उस्मानी

Meaning

Ottoman; pertaining to the Ottoman dynasty or empire.

Detailed Meaning

Relates to the Ottoman dynasty founded by Osman I or the Ottoman Empire. In the provided couplet, 'Turkan-e-Usmani' refers specifically to the Ottoman Turks, whose historical endurance is contrasted with the fall of the Timurid (Mughal) line. It serves as a poetic reflection on imperial glory, historical shifts, and fate.

Etymology

Arabic 'Uthman' (proper name of the dynasty's founder) combined with the Persian nisba suffix '-i'.

Usage

In modern Urdu poetry, particularly in Iqbal's works, it is used to evoke pan-Islamic history, imperial majesty, and the shifting fortunes of Muslim dynasties.

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