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hindustani

Hindustani (adj) means Related to India, varying historically from the entire Indian subcontinent to India north of the Deccan, especially the plains of the Ganges and Jumna.

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Related to India, varying historically from the entire Indian subcontinent to India north of the Deccan, especially the plains of the Ganges and Jumna.

Any thing related to Mughal Empire.

of or pertaining to Hindustani music.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani ہِنْدُوسْتانی (hindūstānī) / हिंदुस्तानी (hindustānī), from Classical Persian هِنْدُوسْتَانِی (hindūstānī), from هِنْدُو (hindū, “Hindu, Indian”) + ـسْتَان (-stān, “land”) + adjective suffix ـِی (-ī). Equivalent to Hindustan + -i.

Rhymes for hindustani

ani rani Dani vani Lani Mani nani Tani Hani Armani Zamani afghani

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of hindustani?

"hindustani" (adj) means related to India, varying historically from the entire Indian subcontinent to India north of the Deccan, especially the plains of the Ganges and Jumna.

What are the different meanings of hindustani?

"hindustani" has 3 main meanings: 1. Related to India, varying historically from the entire Indian subcontinent to India north of the Deccan, especially the plains of the Ganges and Jumna; 2. Any thing related to Mughal Empire; 3. of or pertaining to Hindustani music.