BAHADUR

Etymology

Noun

bahadur (plural bahadurs)

A warrior, especially a Mongol.

(India, historical) A Mughal honorific connoting martial courage and valor, suffixed to name or title. Commonly bestowed upon princes and victorious military commanders by Mughal emperors, and later by their British successors.

Source: Wiktionary


Ba*ha"dur Ba*hau"dur, n. [Written also bahawder.] [Hind. bahadur hero, champion.]

Definition: A title of respect or honor given to European officers in East Indian state papers, and colloquially, and among the natives, to distinguished officials and other important personages.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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