In old Iran, who was the 'Mir-e Nowruzi'?

• A The court astrologer who timed the equinox
• B The eldest man of each village
• C The royal gardener who grew the sabzeh
• D A commoner crowned as mock ruler for the festive days ✓

The temporary 'Nowruz governor' ruled in jest for a few days — his decrees void when the feast ended.