Sardar Bahadur was a title of honour awarded to native Indian civilians and Viceroy's commissioned officers during British rule in India.
[1] It was bestowed upon Sikhs,[2] and was awarded for faithful service or acts of public welfare.
[4] The title of Sardar Bahadur was part of a wider honours system put in place by British India:[3][2] It was used for Sikhs or military officials.
[2] In most cases a recipient proceeded from the lowest grade to a higher level, with only the most senior title used.
[3] Sardar Bahadur and similar titles issued during British Raj were dis-established in 1947 upon the independence of India.