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Definition of purwanah in English:

purwanah

Pronunciation /pəːˈwɑːnə/

noun

historical

  • In South Asia: a letter of authorization; an order, a licence, a pass.

Origin

Early 17th century. From Urdu parwāna from Persian parwāna permit, e.g. residence permit, license, formerly also a particular type of royal decree.