Guest guest Posted June 24, 2001 Report Share Posted June 24, 2001 > Could anyone tell me what is the possible origin of > the word sadir (sAdIr ?, sadIr ?, sADIr ? etc.) used > at the time of the raja Serfoji of Tanjore in > connection with the court dancing? please inquire if it is from persian sadra which means chief, eminent, protos etc., in the context of the durbar or court it could mean royal, but the history of the usage would have to be checked from sources. regards, Bharat Gupt Associate Professor, Delhi University, PO Box 8518, Ashok Vihar, Delhi 110052 INDIA. mobile:9810077914 home phones 91+11+724 1490, fax/TEL 741-5658, email: bharatgupt homepage: http://personal.vsnl.com/bharatgupt [Posting edited by moderator] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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