Satraps are regional governors in ancient Persia, who were appointed by the emperor to handle the affairs of provinces. These officials were known by different names in other cultures and times, indicating the variations in political structures and titles. In ancient Greece, satraps were called strategoi or hetairoi; in Egypt, they were called nomarchs or pharaohs; in India, they were referred to as maharajas or rajahs. In contemporary times, satraps can be analogized to political appointees, chiefs, or bureaucrats who hold significant power and control over a particular territory or jurisdiction. The diversity of titles and terms for satraps reflects the complexity and fluidity of political systems throughout history.