Word Meaning
कोशक
koshak
hinoun
Meaning
A palace, pavilion, stately mansion, or castle.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'koshak' denotes an opulent palace, villa, or pavilion. In this couplet, it represents the grand court and seat of imperial power, contrasted with the ascetic monastery of the dervish to lament the ruin of both temporal and spiritual domains.
Etymology
Persian kūshk (palace, pavilion, kiosk), originating from Middle Persian kōšk.
Usage
Used in classical ghazal and nazm to evoke regal grandeur, worldly wealth, and the eventual decay of temporal sovereignty.
Examples
The ruined palace of the emperor
Walls and doors of the stately pavilion
Synonyms
क़स्रमहलकाख़प्रासाद
Related Words
ऐवानबारगाहदरबारख़ानक़ाह