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[11] Almas [ 'the diamond'] 'Ali Khan, known as Miyan [' Master ']
Observations on the Mussulmauns of India Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society Mrs. Meer Hasan Ali 1885
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Suddenly a flight steward, Cabin Service Director Khaleel Miyan, loomed in front of me and demanded that I remove a small 1 button pinned to my left lapel.
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Dara Shikoh seated before his teacher, Miyan Mir, the great Sufi mystic from Lahore, and his successor, Mulla Shah Indian, 1635
Thursday, September 09, 2004 As'ad 2004
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I asked the Hindi why he had not returned the compliment, and the Meccan once more overwhelmed the Miyan with taunt and jibe.
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah 2003
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When he awoke he introduced himself to me as Miyan
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah 2003
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Another day a Miyan or Musalman ogled me, and forgive me, Devi, my looks encouraged him. '
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell
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* _Miyan: _ the rather contemptuous form of address that Arabs use toward Indian Moslems.
The Lion of Petra Talbot Mundy 1909
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In contrast, "The Khan family traces its legacy to the 16th century and Miyan Tansen during the time of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor," says Mellars.
SFGate: Don Asmussen: Bad Reporter Spe datebookletters@sfchronicle.com (David Wagner 2011
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Acchan Miyan scares the monkeys at Lucknow station, northern India.
WN.com - Articles related to Fears of England Twenty20 travel chaos ease 2010
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Acchan Miyan scares the monkeys at Lucknow station, northern India.
WN.com - Articles related to Fears of England Twenty20 travel chaos ease 2010
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