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Madar-ul-Maham

मदारुलमहाम
said ma-daar-ul-ma-HAAM
also written: madar-ul-maham
Meaning

The chief minister on whom the whole conduct of affairs turns; the principal officer of state.

Literally: pivot of affairs

See it in the verse

Madar-ul-Maham in Iqbal’s couplets

Jina wo kya jo ho nafas-e-ghair par madar
Shohrat ki zindagi ka bharosa bhi chhod de
What kind of living is it that hangs on another's breath? Give up even your reliance on a life of fame.
Selfhood · Freedom · Self-Knowledge
Related words
PERSIAN

Diwan

A collected volume of one poet's verse, classically arranged with the ghazals ordered by the last letter of their rhyme.

ARABIC

Vakil-e-Mutlaq

The absolute deputy or vicegerent of the sovereign, the highest minister exercising plenary authority on his behalf.

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