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Amir Noble (Its plural is umra).

Bahadur The Honourable, the sixth highest title conferred
by the Mughal and other important Muslim
courts. Often added to more important honour
to enhance them by one degree. Also a title of
honour conferred on recipients of the second
class of the Order of British India (OBI).

Bakhshi of ahadis See: ahadi.
Bhai It means brother/ brethren. Guru Nanak
addressed his followers as Bhai.

Chakk Nanaki Old name of Anandpur Sahib.
Chowkis Bastions.

Durbar Royal court, an important ceremonial held in the
audience hall of a ruler to hear petitions and
accounts, make investitures or official
appointments, receipt and giving of presents,
official letters, etc.

Farmans Imperial orders
Faujdar Commandant of territory, in charge of law and
order.

Garh Fort or stockade.

Garhi Fortress
Gurdwara Literally “Door of the Guru.” Any building or room
dedicated to housing the devotional songs of the
Guru for the purpose of spiritual practice.
Guru-da-Chakk Old name of Amritsar.

Jagirdar Fief holder/ Feudal Lords .

Jang War or battle, a suffix used as part of the fifth