Noun
A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author; as, the divan of Hafiz.
In Turkey and other Oriental countries: A council of state; a royal court. Also used by the poets for a grand deliberative council or assembly.
A chief officer of state.
A saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental countries, the state reception room in places, and in the houses of the richer citizens. Cushions on the floor or on benches are ranged round the room.
A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable.
A coffee and smoking saloon.
Source: Webster's dictionaryCreating an imperial central government Mehmed the Conqueror consolidated power by building his imperial court, the divan, with officials who would be solely loyal to him and allow him greater autonomy and authority. Source: Internet
Major works An Ottoman era manuscript depicting Rumi and Shams-e Tabrizi Rumi's poetry is often divided into various categories: the quatrains ( rubayāt ) and odes ( ghazal ) of the Divan, the six books of the Masnavi. Source: Internet
Ottoman Divan poetry was a highly ritualized and symbolic art form. Source: Internet
Divan pointed to the name of Manindra Agarwal on the technology and architecture board as well as the security committee of Aadhaar. Source: Internet
Divan Orange houses the New Year’s Eve edition of this vintage R&B and soul night, with DJs Nick Osicka and Ben Shulman, spinning 1960s sounds on 45s. Source: Internet
His major works include The Divan of Ghazals and The Qasidas. Source: Internet