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Multani
Multani may refer to: People With the surname * Ali Haider Multani (1690–1785), Punjabi Sufi poet * Ayn al-Mulk Multani, commander of the Delhi Sultanate in India * Har Karan Ibn Mathuradas Kamboh Multani, writer during the Mughal Empire Ethnic groups * Multani (caste), an Indian community found in the Gujarat state in India * Multani Lohar, a Muslim community found in the states of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh in India Places * Something or someone from, or relating to, Multan, a city in Punjab, Pakistan ** Multani alphabet, an obsolete script originating in the Multan region *** Multani (Unicode block), containing Multani alphabet characters * Multani Caravanserai, caravanserai in Baku, Azerbaijan Other uses * 15th Lancers (Cureton's Multanis), cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army * Multani (raga), a raga, or melodic structure, in Indian classical music * Multani Mal Modi College, a university in Patiala, India See also * Multan (other) * Multani Khuss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayn Al-Mulk Multani
‘Ayn al-Mulk Mūltānī was a military commander and official who served the Khalji and Tughluq dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate in present-day India. He served as Alauddin Khalji's governor of Malwa and Devagiri, and after Alauddin's death, suppressed a revolt in Gujarat. Early life 'Ayn al-Mulk Multānī belonged to a Punjabi community of traders known as Multanis, who controlled long-distance trade during the era of Delhi Sultanate. His actual name is unknown: "`Ayn Al-Mulk" is a title (also transliterated as `Ain ul-Mulk), while Multani is a nisba indicating that he hailed from the city of Multan. The 15th century chronicler Yahya bin Ahmad Sirhindi calls him "`Ayn Al-Mulk-i Shihab", which suggests that his father's name was Shihab. Career In Alauddin's service Multānī started his career during the reign of Sultan ‘Ala’ al-Dīn Khaljī (), as a secretary (''dabir'') to ‘Ala’ al-Dīn's brother Ulugh Khan. According to Alauddin's courtier Amir Khusrau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th Lancers (Cureton's Multanis)
The 15th Lancers (''Cureton's Multanis'') was a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army which existed from 1858 to 1921. Raised during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, 1857 uprising, the regiment later saw service in the Second Afghan War, Second Afghan War of 1878–80 and the First World War. The regiment was one of the single class regiments, with all troops being recruited from the Punjab. Cureton's Multanis had a blue uniform with scarlet facings. The badge comprised two crossed lances and a pennon with a star and crescent. The star was placed over the point of crossing of the lances and was inscribed with "XV". The crescent was placed lower down and had the words "CURETON"S MOOLTANEES" inscribed upon it. The regiment had a tradition of giving a Muslim salute, i.e. ''Salute#Greetings, salaam'', a gesture of obeisance, instead of the regulation military salute. This departure from military regulations was permitted them by the Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala, Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multani Alphabet
Multani is a Brahmic script originating in the Multan region of Punjab and in northern Sindh, Pakistan. It was used to write Saraiki and Punjabi. The script was used for routine writing and commercial activities. Multani is one of four Landa scripts whose usage was extended beyond the mercantile domain and formalized for literary activity and printing; the others being Gurmukhi, Khojki, and Khudabadi. Although Multani is now obsolete, it is a historical script in which written and printed records exist. It was also known as Karikki and as Sarai. Background and origin The script is of Brahmic origin. The script originated from Landa script, a derivative of Sharada script. It share similarities with other Landa scripts such as Khojki and Khudawadi. Usage The script was used for routine writing and commercial activities. In the early 19th century it was adapted for literary usage when the Baptist Missionary Press produced metal fonts for the script in order to print Christian li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multani V
Multani may refer to: People With the surname * Ali Haider Multani (1690–1785), Punjabi Sufi poet * Ayn al-Mulk Multani, commander of the Delhi Sultanate in India * Har Karan Ibn Mathuradas Kamboh Multani, writer during the Mughal Empire Ethnic groups * Multani (caste), an Indian community found in the Gujarat state in India * Multani Lohar, a Muslim community found in the states of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh in India Places * Something or someone from, or relating to, Multan, a city in Punjab, Pakistan ** Multani alphabet, an obsolete script originating in the Multan region *** Multani (Unicode block), containing Multani alphabet characters * Multani Caravanserai, caravanserai in Baku, Azerbaijan Other uses * 15th Lancers (Cureton's Multanis), cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army * Multani (raga), a raga, or melodic structure, in Indian classical music * Multani Mal Modi College, a university in Patiala, India See also * Multan (other) * Multani Khussa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multan
Multan is the List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, fifth-most populous city in the Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab province of Pakistan. Located along the eastern bank of the Chenab River, it is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, sixth-largest city in the country; and serves as the administrative headquarters of its Multan Division, eponymous division and Multan District, district. A major cultural, religious and economic centre of the Punjab, Punjab region, Multan is one of the List of oldest continuously inhabited cities#Asia, oldest inhabited cities of Asia, with a history stretching deep into antiquity. Multan was part of the Achaemenid Empire of Iran in the early 6th century BC. The ancient city was besieged by Alexander the Great during the Mallian campaign. Later it was conquered by the Umayyad military commander Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 CE after the conquest of Sindh. In the 9th century, it became capital of the Emirate of Multan. The region came under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multani (raga)
Multani is a Hindustani classical music, Hindustani classical raga. The newer raga Madhuvanti was inspired by Multani. Multani belongs to Todi Thaat. It is generally sung in the third prahar of the day, that is, around 1 PM to 4 PM. Re, Ga, Dha and Ma . Re and Dha should be weak, and should be included only in Avarohi phrases. Vadi (music), Vadi: Pa Samvadi: Sa Arohana Avarohana Pakad In Avaroh that is in descending order, the Sangati of Ma (svara), Madhyama and Gandhara is shown often. This is the characteristics of Rag Multani. In Aroh, Raga start from Mandra Nishad, just like N S g or N S M g. As there is Komal Rushabh in this Rag, it is Sandhi prakash rag. References External links More details about raga MultaniSRA on Raga MultaniRajan Parrikar on Multani Hindustani ragas {{India-music-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multani (Unicode Block)
Multani is a Unicode block containing characters used for writing the Multani alphabet, a Brahmic script used in the Multan region of Punjab and in northern Sindh in Pakistan. The script is now obsolete, but was historically used to write the Saraiki language Saraiki ( ', ; also spelt Siraiki, or Seraiki) is an Indo-Aryan language of the Lahnda group. "The existence of Lahnda as a separate language has long been recognised under various names such as Jatki, Multani, Hindki or Hindko and Western Pan .... History The following Unicode-related documents record the purpose and process of defining specific characters in the Multani block: References {{reflist Unicode blocks Saraiki language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multani Caravanserai
The Multani Caravanserai is a caravanserai located in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was established in the 14th century and is located in the Icherisheher old town, opposite the Bukhara Caravanserai. The caravanserai was built to house merchants from the medieval city of Multan (now in Punjab, Pakistan) who frequented the region for trade, and used this caravanserai as a stop. They included Zoroastrians, who are also believed to have erected the Ateshgah Temple in Surakhani.''Museums, Reserves, Galleries of Baku'' — National Tourism Promotion Bureau, 2017. The caravanserai has a square shape and the construction of the building is in an ancient style. There are many balconies around the courtyard. Now the Multani Caravanserai houses a restaurant of Azerbaijani cuisine Azerbaijani cuisine () is the cooking styles and dishes of the Azerbaijan, Republic of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan (Iran), Iranian Azerbaijan. The cuisine is influenced by the country's diversity of agriculture, fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multani Mal Modi College
Multani Mal Modi College is a university located in Patiala, Punjab, India. History Multani Mal Modi College was established in 1967 with financial help from Gujjar Mal Modi. It was established by the Padma Bhushan, Rai Bahadur Seth Gujjar Mal Modi, a business magnate of India, in the memory of his father Rai Bahadur Seth Multani Mal Modi. Its foundation stone was laid by Dr Dharam Vira, ICS, the then Governor of Punjab on 21 September 1966 and the first academic session commenced in July 1967. Description and governance The college is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala, and is managed by Rai Bahadur Multani Mal Modi Charitable Trust. The college is owned and maintained by the Modi Education Society, headed by Seth Sudarshan Kumar Modi.Virtual Alumni Meet 2020 HelMMMC Aug.1st,2020/ref> Faculty Principals Notable alumni * Navneet Nishan - Bollywood actress * Shekhar Gurera - editorial cartoonist * Vijay Inder Singla - Indian politician, member of Punjab Legislative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Haider Multani
Ali Haidar (1690–1785) was an eighteenth-century Punjabi people, Punjabi Sufi poet. Biography Ali Haidar was born at Kazia near Multan. He is believed to have lived a long life from 1690 to 1785, however, Christopher Shackle questions this tradition due to the length of the proposed span and the obscurity of his biographical details. As with most other Sufism in Punjab, Punjabi Sufis of the time, Ali Haidar was affiliated to the Qadiriyya, Qādirī Sufi order, and his humble devotion to the Sayyids shows that he himself was not of Sayyid status. Ali Haidar spent most of his life in the village of his birth, where he died. He was subsequently buried at Qāḍī Ghālib near the Faisalabad District, where his shrine was later built. Poetry For a long time, Ali Haidar was virtually forgotten. His works were re-discovered and published in 1907 by a Lahore publisher, and the later editions are based on this version. ; . See also Ali Haidar's verses (''abyāt'') are in the format o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Har Karan Ibn Mathuradas Kamboh Multani
Har Karan Kamboh (d 1631), also known as Har Karan Multani, was a great scholar with deep knowledge of Arabic and Persian languages. He was son of Mathura Das Kamboh and belonged to Multan which was a great center of learning during Mughal reign. His father was also a good poet of Persian language. Har Karan is best known for his book ''Insha-i-Har Karan'' written in Persian language during the last days of Jahangir and early days of Shah Jahan. ''"One day in the reign of the Emperor Shah Jahan, Har Karan Kamboh had sat at the seat of Empire in the city of Matura (Mathura) in the company of his agreeable companions and chosen friends and devoted himself to improving his skills as Munshi (Secretary)"''. And there followed a selection of letters to different classes of people indicating how princes write to princes, diplomatic (firmans, parwanahs), letters between notables and legal documents including certificate for the sale of a slave girl etc. The result was his famous ''Insha-i-H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multani (caste)
The Multani are a traditionally nomadic Labana Labana (also spelled Lubana, Lavana, Lubhana; ) is a merchant and transportation community in India engaged in maritime trade and land trade, which includes trading and transportation of goods such as saltpetre, silk, diamonds, etc. In the P ... community of Northern India who historically specialised in the transport and trade of grain, silk, diamond and gold . References {{reflist Multan District Indian castes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
