Word Meaning
संजर
Sanjar
Meaning
Sultan Ahmad Sanjar; a classical symbol of royal majesty and imperial power.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to Sultan Ahmad Sanjar, the celebrated ruler of the Great Seljuk Empire renowned for his military might and imperial glory. In this verse by Iqbal, Sanjar represents temporal majesty ('shikoh') juxtaposed with the spiritual asceticism of great Sufis. In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, his name is an archetype of worldly kingship.
Etymology
Turkic origin; historically popularized through Persian and Urdu historical and poetic literature referring to the Seljuk Sultan.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, Sanjar is invoked as an allegorical figure representing the zenith of earthly power and sovereign rule.
Examples
Even the majesty of Sanjar bows before true spiritual poverty.
Neither the throne of Sanjar remained, nor the crown of Dara.