Sentence examples for local chieftains from inspiring English sources
Its regional branches function as cash dispensers for local chieftains.
At the time, the Maharaja of Travancore was battling local chieftains.
In the provinces, local chieftains ignored the centre and declared their tinpot republics "sovereign".
Their cohesive, rather feudal political system was organized under local chieftains and a regional king.
The Phoenix program was used by local chieftains to carry out vendettas.
Claire speaks her mind, charms local chieftains, copes with battlefield amputations and certainly enjoys a drink.
A local chieftain inquired of the British, "You have brought an army into the country.
To cut them off from their roots, they may be told to kill their parents, or the local chieftain.
After serving under a local chieftain, Nadr formed and led a band of robbers, showing marked powers of leadership.
There, he was offered an unusual appetizer by the local chieftain: raw caribou meat dipped in caribou blood.
If someone couldn't repay the loan, I would sue them in front of the local chieftain.
