The term 'Title in Colonial India' refers to the title of 'SAHIB', which was a term used to refer to a person of high social rank or authority in colonial India. SAHIB was a title given to British and Indian rulers, as well as to other people of high social standing. The title was also used to refer to Europeans who had been granted special privileges by the British government. SAHIB was a term of respect and was often used to address someone with authority.