Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Darbar
दरबार
said dar-BAAR
also written: darbaar, durbar, darbar
Meaning
A royal court; the formal assembly of a king with his nobles and petitioners.
Usage & notes
The 'darbar' stands for worldly power and flattery; Iqbal exalts the true court of the Divine over the courts of kings.
Related words
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Bargah
A royal court, audience hall or threshold of a king; also the august presence of God or a saint.
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Diwan
A collected volume of one poet's verse, classically arranged with the ghazals ordered by the last letter of their rhyme.
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Darbari
A courtier; one who attends the royal court — often with a connotation of flattery and servility.