Mian (title)

The Koli rulers of petty Princely States of Ramas, Dabha, Punadra and Khadal used the Mian as their hereditary title. == Etymology ==

Mian is said to literally mean "Prince". Although it may also be translated as "Lord" or "Master". == Compound Derivatives ==

The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb conferred the compound derivative of Sayyid Mian upon Abdullah Khan Barha. The compound title Miangul is used by all member of the erstwhile state Swat including the head of the house. . While in Sangri state the ruler is addressed as Rai Mian. == British Era ==

The title was translated by the British as meaning "Prince", "Lord" or "Master". The title was prominent in the Himalayan region as well as regions adjacent to it. The British noted in the Gurdaspur Imperial Gazetteer that the title Mian held the highest rank above Malik or Chaudhry within the Gurdaspur District of Punjab. The title was also often given to sons of Nawabs. == Princely States ==

The title is used in varying capacity by members of princely states, sometimes used for Princes and other times used by the Monarch himself. • In Baoni the title is used by members of certain branches of the royal family. • In Bhopal its used by members of certain branches. • In Pathari State the hier apparent is styled as Mian. • In Khajuria State the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Swat State. The title Miangul was used by all dynasts of the Swat state including the Wali of Swat himself. • In Guler State the monarch was formerly styled as Mian and later styled as Raja. • In Punjab the sons and especially the heir apparent of rulers are styled as Mian as well as some rulers themselves. Bombay Region The title held immense importance in the Bombay region, and was used by the monarchs of several Princely States in that area. Including: • In Dabha state the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Dugri State the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Jabria Bhil State the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Kharal State the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Punadra State the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Ramas State the monarch is styled as Mian. Himalayan Region Ever since the bestowal of the title of Mian upon the Royal Households of the Himalayas by the Emperor Jahangir, the title has held great importance in the Himalayan region. • In Sangri State the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Nadaun, the title is reserved for the hier apparent of the state. • In Lambagraon, dynasts are styled as Mian. • In Jaswan, the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Rai State the monarch is styled as Mian. • In Pirthpura State the monarch is styled as Mian. In the foothills of the Himalayas. Dynast's of the Rohilla Dynasty which ruled the erstwhile Kingdom of Rohilkhand and later the Princely State of Rampur are styled informally as Mian. The style of address is extended to all dynasts including the Nawab of Rampur himself. ==Notable people==

America • Atif Mian, economist • Mian Hussain, boxer • Zia Mian, physicist, nuclear expert, nuclear policy maker and research scientist Bangladesh • Abu Taher Miah (1932–2004), Bangladeshi industrialist and politician • Badsha Miah, kabaddi player • Bande Ali Mia (1906–1979), Bangladeshi poet • M. A. Wazed Miah (1942–2009), Bangladeshi nuclear scientist • Mohammad Mamun Miah (born 1987), footballer • Mohammad Moniruzzaman Miah (c.1935–2016), academic • Muhammad Shahjahan Miah, politician • Rana Miah, cricketer • Ruhul Miah, Bangladeshi DJ • Sheikh Sujat Mia, former MP for Habiganj-1 • Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah (1911–1969), journalist and politician Europe • Abjol Miah, former councillor of Shadwell • Andrew Muzaffar Miah, bioethicist and journalist • Badrul Miah, convicted of a racially motivated murder • Emran Mian, author • Hammad Miah (born 1993), professional snooker player • Helal Miah, investment analyst at The Share Centre • Moina Meah, restaurateur and social reformer • Safwan AhmedMia, technology reviewer and Internet personality • Saiman Miah (born 1986), architectural designer and graphic designer • Mohammad Ajman Tommy Miah MBE, celebrity chef India • Ameen Mian Qaudri, Sufi custodian • Azhari Miyan, Barelvi leader • Fazal Karim Miah, Indian politician • Ghazi Miyan, legendary figure • Habib Miyan, longevity claimant • Hashmi Miya, Muslim theologian • Madni Miyan, Sufi leader • Mian Bashir Ahmed, Sufi leader • Miya people, a Muslim community in Assam • Mian Rajputs, landowning clan • Syed Mian, Mughal commander British India • Batak Mian, cook • Dudu Miyan (1819-1862), independence leader • Jitu Miah (d. 1925), magistrate and sub-registrar • Kaptan Miah (1872-1922), politician, lawyer and entrepreneur • Mian Aminuddin, civil servant Nepal • Hasina Miya, Nepalese politician • Sadrul Miya Haque, Nepalese politician • Salim Miya Ansari, Nepalese politician Pakistan • Ajmal Mian, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court • Mian Amer Mahmood, businessperson • Mian family of Baghbanpura, a noble Arain family of Lahore • Mian (tribe), a Pakistani Punjabi tribe in the Ishaqpura region • Mian Mir, Sufi saint • Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, Sufi saint and poet • Mian Muhammad Mansha, billionaire and business magnate • Mian Muhammad Latif, businessman • Mian Muhammad Sharif, businessman • Mian Tufail Mohammad, theologian • Mian Hayaud Din, major general • Mian Iftikharuddin, leftist leader • Mian Saqib Nisar, jurist • Mian Nawaz Sharif, former prime minister of Pakistan • Mian Shahbaz Sharif, chief minister of Punjab • Mian Wada, Pothwari saint • Mian Yar Muhammad Kalhoro, philanthropist • Muhammad Mian Soomro, banker and former Chairman of the Senate • Salahuddin Mian, Pakistan's first ceramic artist • Mian Muhammad Yousaf Riaz, renowned baraf-pani athlete Uganda • Farouk Miya (born 1997), footballer ==Places==

• Mian, a village in Mansa district, Indian Punjab • Mian Channu, a city in Khanewal District, Pakistani Punjab • Mian Channu Tehsil, an administrative subdivision of Khanewal District, Pakistani Punjab • Mian Wali Qureshian, a town in Rahim Yar Khan District, Pakistani Punjab • Mianwali, a city in Punjab, Pakistan • Mian Deh, Badakhshan, Afghanistan • Mian Sahib and Bab-e-Mian Sahib, Sindh • Miyan Velayat District, Iran • Miyan Velayat Rural District, Iran • Bhaini Mian Khan, India • Kateh Mian, Iran • Mian Qaleh, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran • Mian Qaleh, Fars, Iran • Mian Qaleh, Ilam, Iran • Safal Mian, Iran • Mian Bal, Iran • Mian Talan, Iran • Mian Tang, Iran • Mian Qaleh, Kermanshah, Iran • Taherabad-e Mian, Iran • Mian Choqa, Kermanshah, Iran • Mian Choqa, Lorestan, Iran • Mian Chilan, Iran • Mian Melk, Iran • Mian Nahr, Iran • Mian Bazur, Iran • Mian Rah, Iran • Mian Farirud, Iran • Mian Margh, Iran ==See also==