Historical term of respect in India (5)

I believe the answer is:

sahib

(Other definitions for sahib that I've seen before include "Term of respect to man in India" , "Indian title of respect" , "gentleman in India" , "Sir (raj)" , "man's address" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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