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  2. Indian honorifics - Wikipedia

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    Indian honorifics. A Maratha Durbar showing the Chief (Raja) and the nobles (Sardars, Jagirdars, Sarpatil, Istamuradars & Mankaris) of the state. Indian honorifics are honorific titles or appendices to names used in the Indian subcontinent, covering formal and informal social, commercial, and religious relationships.

  3. Pandit - Wikipedia

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    A Pandit (Sanskrit: पण्डितः, romanized: paṇḍita; Hindi: पंडित; [1] also spelled Pundit, pronounced / ˈpʌndɪt, ˈpændɪt /; [2] abbreviated Pt.) is an individual with specialised knowledge or a teacher of any field of knowledge whether it is shashtra (Holy Books) or shastra (Weapons) in Hinduism, [1] particularly ...

  4. Indian name - Wikipedia

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    Indian names are based on a variety of systems and naming conventions, which vary from region to region. In Indian culture, names hold profound significance and play a crucial role in an individual's life. The importance of names is deeply rooted in the country's diverse and ancient cultural heritage. Names are also influenced by religion and ...

  5. Hindustani kinship terms - Wikipedia

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    The kinship terms of Hindustani (Hindi - Urdu) differ from the English system in certain respects. [1] In the Hindustani system, kin terms are based on gender, [2] and the difference between some terms is the degree of respect. [3] Moreover, "In Hindi and Urdu kinship terms there is clear distinction between the blood relations and affinal ...

  6. Honorific titles of Indian figures - Wikipedia

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    Babuji. Jagjivan Ram. A term of respect for one's father. Jagjivan Ram. Bahadur. Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw. Meaning ' the Brave'. Bahadur is an honorific title bestowed upon princes and victorious military commanders by Mughal emperors, and later by their British successors. Sam Manekshaw.

  7. Honorary titles of Indian leaders - Wikipedia

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    Honorary titles of Indian leaders. The following is the list of honorary titles given to various Indian leaders during Indian independence struggle. "The Respected Father" (Marathi). " Baba " = "father" and " Saheb " = "sir". "Captain of the Voiceless" (Marathi) (Hindi).

  8. List of titles - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of personal titles arranged in a sortable table. They can be sorted: Alphabetically; By language, nation, or tradition of origin; By function. See Separation of duties for a description of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative functions as they are generally understood today.

  9. Title - Wikipedia

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    Prince/Princess – From the Latin princeps, meaning "first person" or "first citizen". The title was originally used by Augustus at the establishment of the Roman Empire to avoid the political risk of assuming the title Rex ("King") in what was technically still a republic. In modern times, the title is often given to the sons and daughters of ...