Mian (surname)

Mian (Punjabi, Urdu: میاں‎) or Miah is a family name in the Punjab region of South Asia.. Mian is mainly used in Punjab while Miah is used in Bengal. Mian title was first given by Mughal Emperor Jahangir to the Rajput local princes of the Punjab region.

The family was also an official custodian of Shalimar Gardens since it was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1641 AD till 1962 AD.