An Indian chief is a LEADER of a Native American tribe. The term 'sachems' is used to refer to the leaders of the Algonquian tribes in the Northeastern United States. Hiawatha was a famous LEADER of the Iroquois Confederacy in the 16th century. Raja is an Indian title for a ruler or prince. SAGAMORE is another term for a tribal chief, especially among the Algonquian tribes. Rajah is a variant spelling of Raja. Mir is a title of Persian origin meaning 'LEADER'. RAJ is another variant spelling of Raja. Pontiac was a famous Ottawa LEADER who led a resistance against the British in the 18th century.