Dewani
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dewani is a noun meaning The role or office of dewan.
Meaning
The role or office of dewan.
Example Sentences
He had fought for the British in wars which led to the 1765 grant to the British of the diwani of Bengal, the right to collect taxes and decide civil cases.
Word Forms
- dewanis
- dewanee
- dewanny
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dewan, deanship, deputyship, deaconship, subdeanery, deanery.
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