noun

moghul

Moghul (noun) means a head of the Timurid dynasty founded by Zahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammad Bābur (1483-1530) which controlled large parts of southern Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

noun

A head of the Timurid dynasty founded by Zahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammad Bābur (1483-1530) which controlled large parts of southern Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

A Mongol or Mongolian, especially a member or follower of the Moghul dynasty.

An important or successful person; a magnate. (Now usually as mogul.)

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Etymology

Borrowed from Iranian Persian مغول (moġul) (for the spellings moghul and mogul) or from Classical Persian مغول (muġūl, muġōl) and Urdu مغل (muġal) (for other spellings), an Arabic and Persian corruption of Mongol, ultimately from Middle Mongol ᠮᠣᠩᠭᠣᠯ (mongɣol). More at Mughal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of moghul?

"moghul" (noun) means a head of the Timurid dynasty founded by Zahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammad Bābur (1483-1530) which controlled large parts of southern Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

What are the different meanings of moghul?

"moghul" has 3 main meanings: 1. A head of the Timurid dynasty founded by Zahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammad Bābur (1483-1530) which controlled large parts of southern Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries; 2. A Mongol or Mongolian, especially a member or follower of the Moghul dynasty; 3. An important or successful person; a magnate. (Now usually as mogul.).