History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c37.s9.t1.4

v3.c37.s9.t1.4

Every province had its Sadar or Judge and Supervisor of endowments to pious men and scholars. Over them all was the SADAR-US-SADUR or Chief Sadar,[*] who was also the medium of the Emperor's acts of charity, especially the distribution of the lakh and a half of Rupees which he gave away every year in the month of Ramzan and other sacred occasions. The Chief Sadars of Aurangzib's reign are mentioned below.