also conferred titles by the Delhi  Sultans  and the  Mughal   Emperors  such as  Sultan  (king),  Malik  (Royal, King), Nawab  ( Provincial Governor),  Sardar  (Chief),  Khan ,  Mian  and  Mirza  (Royal prince),  Sheikh  (elder,Royal, King of the tribe), after embracing Islam. §      Raja : It was not uncommon for such