laharaa repetitive instrumental melody used to accompany a tabla or pakhawaj solo in Hindustani classical music of North India; it is also used to accompany kathak dance performances
MagadhiAn Indo-Aryan language, spoken primarily in the Bihar and Jharkhand states of India.
mahamariA form of plague occurring in the southern slopes of the Himalayas.
nakabandiA system of patrolling streets by use of checkpoints.
nilgaiA large antelope, of species Boselaphus tragocamelus, of India; blue bull.
painjanA traditional Indian anklet, often adorned with small bells or intricate designs. The delicate sound produced by the bells as the wearer moves is considered auspicious and adds a musical quality to footsteps.
palamporeA rich cotton cloth, originally made in India, used for bedspreads and shawls.
Poona KheeraA type of cucumber with yellow-brown skin, originally from India.
pracharakA missionary or recruiter belonging to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, an Indian nationalist paramilitary volunteer organization.
RaniharA traditional Indian necklace typically made of gold or silver and often adorned with precious stones like diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. It translates to "Queen's Necklace" in Hindi.
ras malaiA sweet dish found in the Indian subcontinent consisting of sugary cream-colored balls of dough and a creamy sweet liquid.
rissaldarA junior officer in a cavalry or armored regiment.
rohuA freshwater fish, Labeo rohita, of the carp family, found throughout Asia.
saat phereThe ‘seven steps’ or circuits taken around a sacred fire by the bride and bridegroom at a wedding ceremony, or the seven vows recited during this ceremony.
zenanaSynonym of harem (“area of house or palace for high-caste women or wives of a wealthy man; the women thus kept; the system of segregating women in this way”).