Word Meaning
मो'तमुद्दौला
Mo'tamuddaula
hinoun (proper)
Meaning
Trustee of the state; a high noble honorific title.
Detailed Meaning
An aristocratic title in Islamic and Mughal-era administrative systems meaning 'the trusted pillar of the state'. In this couplet, it designates Nawab Mo'tamad-ud-Daula Bahadur (Agha Mir), a celebrated prime minister of Awadh known for his patronage. The poet expresses high hopes for receiving his generous courtly favors.
Etymology
Arabic: mu'tamad (reliable/confidant) + al-dawlah (state/dominion).
Usage
Found primarily in classical Urdu panegyrics (qasida) and court-connected ghazals as an honorific reference to a royal patron.
Examples
Mo'tamuddaula's generous hand showered gifts upon the court.
Petitions of grace were submitted to Mo'tamuddaula Bahadur.
Synonyms
अमीनुद्दौलाए'तमादुद्दौलामुशीर-उल-मुल्क
Related Words
मु'तमददौलतख़िताबबहादुर