Military Leader Who Controls a Small Territory

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Street Fair, Group 1307, Puzzle 3 (Hotdogs and Popcorn).

Question is: Military Leader Who Controls a Small Territory

and the answer is: WARLORD

Word Meaning:

WARLORD — A military commander or bandit leader wielding civilian power in an area where the government is weak.

Definitions from Wiktionary.