Word Meaning
बहादुर
bahadur
hiadjective / noun
Meaning
Brave, valiant, courageous; also an official honorific title of nobility.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning brave or courageous, the word was also standardly used as an honorific court title during the Mughal and Awadh eras. In this verse, it forms part of the ceremonial title of Ghalib's patron, Mo'tamuddaula Bahadur (Agha Mir). It confers dignity and aristocratic stature upon the praised figure.
Etymology
Turko-Mongol origin (baghatur) via Persian, meaning hero or valiant warrior.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it commonly serves as a warrior's epithet or as a customary aristocratic honorific in panegyrics.
Examples
a brave warrior standing alone
the noble title conferred by the king
Synonyms
दलेरजाँबाज़शुजाअशूरवीर
Related Words
बहादुरीदलेरीशौर्य