Word info

Durrani

Speech parts

1. Durrani - Noun

2. Durrani - Proper noun

Meaning

Durrani pl (plural only)

A prominent Sarbani Pashtun tribal confederation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, anciently known as the Abdali.

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Durrani (plural Durranis)

A surname from Pashto.

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Examples

After conquering Kandahar in 1738, Durrani and his brother Zulfiqar were freed and provided with leading careers in Nader Shah's administration. Source: Internet

After consulting Ahmad Shah Durrani, Khizri Beg marched against Sultan Shah and the Wazir Shah Wali aided the invading column. Source: Internet

An 1836 lithograph of Mexican women making tortillas by Carl Nebel An example of a 19th-century lithograph depicting royal Afghan soldiers of the Durrani Empire in Afghanistan. Source: Internet

By 1759, Durrani and his army had reached Lahore and were poised to confront the Marathas. Source: Internet

Ahmad Shah Durrani accused Sultan Shah of having caused the Afaqi brothers to die. Source: Internet

Durrani proved himself in Nader Shah's service and was promoted from a personal attendant (yasāwal) to command the Abdali Regiment, a cavalry of four thousand soldiers and officers. Source: Internet

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