Chowdhury
Chowdhury (also: Choudhuri, Chaudhuri, Choudhury, Chaudhri, Chaudhary) is a title of honour, usually hereditary, originating from the
Indian subcontinent. It is an adaption from
Sanskrit. During the
Mughal rule, it was a title awarded to eminent people, while during
British rule, the term was associated with
zamindars and social leaders. The common female equivalent was Chowdhurani.
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