Diwan, Dīwān: 2 definitions
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Diwan means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryDīwān.—(BL), the chief administrator or finance minister. See Dīvān. Note: dīwān is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
See also (synonyms): Dīwānjī.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryDiwan in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a Chief Minister (in a royal court), dewan; a couch without back-rest; a royal court; a collection of poems; -[e-ama] a public hall of audience; ~[khana] a drawing room, a hall of audience; -[e-khasa] a hall of private audience..—diwan (दीवान) is alternatively transliterated as Dīvāna.
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Starts with: Diwan sahib, Diwana, Diwanagi, Diwani, Diwanji.
Full-text: Diwan sahib, Divan, Tivan, Diwanji, Divana, Tivanam.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Diwan, Dīwān; (plurals include: Diwans, Dīwāns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Seven Scholars and the Creation of the Dīwān al-‘azzāba < [Volume 73 (2012)]
Wali Dakhani and the development of Dakhani-Urdu Sufi poetry < [Volume 28 (1963)]
References to Kurds in Medieval Arabic and Persian Literature < [Volume 69 (2008)]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
4. Political Dimensions in Annadatri-carita < [Chapter 5 - Annadatri-carita—A Critical Study]
An Evening With Mrs. Jawaharlal Nehru < [March-April, 1930]
Iswara Dutt: An Eminent Journalist < [July – September, 2006]
The Rhodesian Issue < [October 1966]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple < [Chapter 3 - Temples of Madurantakam Taluk]
Rule of the Nawabs of the Carnatic < [Chapter 1 - Historical Backdrop]
Vyavaharamala: a text on Indian jurisprudence (by P. V. Rajee)
2. Historical aspects of Kerala judiciary: Introduction < [Chapter 3 - Nature and extent of the Vyavaharamala]
7. Nature of punishments < [Chapter 2 - The place of Vyavaharamala in Sanskrit juridical texts]