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Persian · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Sabk-e-Hindi

सब्क-ए-हिंदी
said SABK-e-HIN-dee
also written: Sabke Hindi,Sabk-e-Hindee
Meaning

The 'Indian style' of Persian poetry — marked by elaborate conceits, abstract imagery and intricate meaning-making, flourishing in Mughal India.

Literally: the Indian manner/style

See it in the verse

Sabk-e-Hindi in Iqbal’s couplets

Mazhab nahin sikhata aapas mein bair rakhna
Hindi hain hum, watan hai Hindostan hamara
Religion does not teach us to hold enmity among ourselves. We are of Hind, and Hindustan is our homeland.
Unity · Love
Related words
PERSIAN

Khayal-Bandi

The crafting of intricate, imaginative conceits and fanciful ideas in verse — a hallmark of the 'Indian style' of Persian poetry.

PERSIAN

Maani-Aafrini

Meaning-creation — the poetic gift of producing fresh, original and subtle ideas rather than repeating familiar conceits.

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