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قنوج

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to refer to a specific place in India, possibly a city or region, and its historical context related to its conquest or opening by a historical figure.

Derived headwords

قَنُوج، كَسَنُورname
  1. 1.
    City in Indiaclassical

    A city or region located in India. It is mentioned in historical contexts, particularly in relation to its conquest.

فَتْحnoun
  1. 1.
    Conquestboth

    The act of conquering or taking control of a place, often by military force. In this context, it refers to the subjugation of the city of Qannuj.

مَحْمُود بْن سُبُكْتِكِينname
  1. 1.
    Mahmud ibn Subuktiginclassical

    A historical figure, likely a ruler or military leader, who conquered or opened the city of Qannuj. He was the founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty.

Parallel reading

قَنُوج، كَسَنُور: د بالهند، فتحه محمود بن سبكتكين.
Qannuj, also known as Sanur: a city in India, conquered by Mahmud ibn Subuktigin.