Ghaznavid

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adjective

Of or related to a dynasty of Turkic slave origin that ruled (975–1187) much of Persia, Afghanistan, and northern Pakistan and India.

“... Ghaznavid architecture ...”

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Meanings

adjectiveGhaznavid (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf or related to a dynasty of Turkic slave origin that ruled (975–1187) much of Persia, Afghanistan, and northern Pakistan and India.

    ... Ghaznavid architecture ...

nounGhaznavid (plural Ghaznavids)

plural Ghaznavids

  1. A member of the dynasty.

    ... the House of the Ghaznavids ...

Origin

From Ghazni, q.v., the empire's initial capital. Compare Safavid etc.

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Translations

Czech ghaznovský, Ghaznovec
  • ghaznovskýof or related to the dynasty or its empire
  • Ghaznovecmember of this dynasty
Hindi गजनवी, गजनवी
  • गजनवी (gajanvī)of or related to the dynasty or its empire
  • गजनवी (gajanvī)member of this dynasty
Cite this entry
APA

Ghaznavid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ghaznavid

MLA

“Ghaznavid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ghaznavid. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Ghaznavid,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ghaznavid.

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