nawab

Meanings

• A title of honor for a Muslim nobleman or ruler.

  - "The nawab ruled over a vast empire."
  - "In Indian literature, the nawab is often portrayed as a generous and noble figure."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nawab
nawaab , tawaab , awaab , daab , kaab , saab , baab , faab , gaab , jaab , kaab , laab , maab , naab , paab , qaab , raab , saab , taab , uaab , vaab , waab , xaab , yaab , zaab

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Variants

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nawab , nawabs

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Etymology

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From Persian nawwāb, meaning 'newly arrived'. In the Muslim world, the title was given to new rulers or military commanders who had recently arrived in a region.

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Trivia

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1. The nawab is often depicted wearing a turban and a long robe called a peshkawan.

2. The nawab was not only a military commander or ruler, but he was also a patron of the arts, sciences, and literature.

3. The nawab was not only a military commander or ruler, but he was also a philanthropist who was known for his generosity and kindness towards the poor and needy.

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Culture

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The nawab has a rich cultural history in the Muslim world. The title was often bestowed upon military commanders or rulers who had recently conquered a region. As a result, the nawab became a symbol of power, authority, and wealth in the Muslim world.

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