Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Parganah
परगना
said par-ga-NA
also written: pargana, paragana
Meaning
A revenue and administrative subdivision grouping a number of villages, the basic fiscal unit under the sarkar.
Literally: a district of villages
Related words
PERSIAN
Sarkar
A lord, master, or chief; a respectful term of address ('My Lord'); also government, the state.
ARABIC
Mahal
A palace or grand mansion; the dwelling of royalty.
PERSIAN
Qanungo
A district revenue official who kept the records of land, custom and assessment, and advised on the established rates and rules.