Word Meaning
मुलूकीय्यत
mulūkiyyat
hinoun
Meaning
Monarchy, imperialism, autocracy, or absolute royal despotism.
Detailed Meaning
In political philosophy and classical modern Urdu poetry, particularly in Iqbal, it signifies imperial oppression and monarchical tyranny. In this couplet, it refers to despotic imperialism whose inherent thirst for power unleashes widespread ruin and madness, bringing forth ruthless conquerors like Timur and Genghis Khan.
Etymology
Arabic: derived from 'mulūk' (plural of 'malik', meaning king), combined with the abstract noun suffix '-iyyat'.
Usage
Commonly employed in modern and classical philosophical Urdu verse to criticize autocratic rule and political subjugation.
Examples
The tyranny of absolute kingship
The decline of oppressive imperialism
Synonyms
बादशाहतसाम्राज्यवादशहनशाहियतआमीरियत
Related Words
मलिकमुलूकसुलतानहुकूमत