A warlord is a person who exercises military, economic, and political control over a region in a country without a strong national government; largely because of coercive control over the armed forces.

Who was the first warlord?

Shikai, the 'first warlord'

What is the best definition of warlord?

1 : a supreme military leader. 2 : a military commander exercising civil power by force usually in a limited area.