Word Meaning
शाहंशाही
Shāhanshāhī
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Imperial rule, sovereignty, supreme majesty, or royal dominion.
Detailed Meaning
Shahanshahi refers to empire, imperial majesty, or the supreme sovereignty characteristic of an emperor. In this couplet, it represents imperial courage, dominion, and elevated stature, which is contrasted against 'rubahi' (the meekness, timidity, or cunning of a fox).
Etymology
Persian (shāhanshāh + abstract noun suffix -ī, tracing back to Old Persian 'king of kings').
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is often invoked either to represent temporal power and grandeur or to contrast earthly dominion with spiritual sovereignty (faqr).
Examples
Even beneath dervish robes, imperial majesty shone bright.
Imperial power vanished in the turns of time.
Synonyms
सल्तनतहुकूमतख़ुसरवीबादशाहत
Related Words
शाहंशाहशाहीताज-ओ-तख़्तदबदबा