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satrap

1. (in ancient Persia) a provincial governor
2. a subordinate ruler, esp a despotic one
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The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Satrap

 

the vicegerent of a satrapy and the head of its administration. The satrap coined silver and copper coins, was responsible for the collection of tribute, and was in charge of local civil servants.

The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979). © 2010 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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