diwan
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- noun
- Archaic
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diwan
- In ancient Persia, the diwan was essential for the administration of justice and local governance.
- Khalsa Diwan
- Chief Khalsa Diwan
- Diwan-i
Examples
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The Chief Khalsa Diwan played an important role in the consolidation of the Sikh community by rendering great services in socio-religious as well as political fields to some extent.
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The Chief Khalsa Diwan was impeccably loyal to the British government.
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The main objective of the Chief Khalsa Diwan was to represent the Sikhs' political demands to the government.
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The internal rifts between the dissidents split the Khalsa Diwan into Amritsar and Lahore factions.
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After this, the Chief Khalsa Diwan gained significant importance in the party politics of Punjab, becoming an influential party at the mass level, rivaling the other Sikh political parties in the province.
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The diwan served as the main council of state, advising the Sultan on important governance matters.
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The diwan was known for its role in drafting laws and policies for the state during the Islamic Golden Age.
Synonyms
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A group of government leaders and their meeting place in some Muslim countries, often in the past
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Etymology
Diwan comes from the Persian and Arabic dīvān, originally a 'book of accounts' or 'register' used by government clerks. That's why diwan also came to mean the government office or council (a ministry) that managed those records and decisions.