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♛ Glossary | निघण्टु♛
Abbasid : Dynasty of the 'Caliphate' during the Golden Age of Islamic Empire
Abu : Father
Ammi : Mother
Agra : City in India where the 'Mehal' of Mughals is located.
Awam : General Public
Azan : The Islamic call for prayer
Baghdad : Capital of Iraq, City where Caliph's 'Qalea' is located.
Begum : High ranking woman
Caliph : Ruler
Calipha : Queen
Caliphate : Reign of a Caliph
Chittorgarh : City in India, where the Fort of the Rajputanas is located.
Constantinople : Ancient City in Turkey, Rule of Ottomans and previously the Byzantine Empire's capital.
Dada/Dada Bhai : Term of Endearment for father and elder brother
Daji raj : Father
Darpan : Mirror
Dewan : Minister
Diwan-i-Khas : Hall of Private Audiences
Doli/Palki : Palanquin used to carry a newly-wed bride.
Dupatta : A scarf worn over the head by women of South Asia.
Emir : Commander of the Military during the Abbasid Caliphate
Gulaab : Rose
Guru : Teacher
Gurukul : A monastery run by saints mainly for the purpose of education. Only boys are allowed to attend the gurukul. It is required to live their until the completion of their education
Gustaki : Bold rudeness towards high-ranking individuals
Harem : A sacred place reserved for the women of the house in a Muslim family.
