dynasty
/ˈdɪnəsti/noun
उच्चारण डिनस्टी
राजवंश
Core word
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a series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same family; a period of years during which members of a particular family rule a country
राजवंश
- the Gupta dynasty
- The Chola dynasty ruled much of southern India for centuries.
- The Mughal dynasty ruled large parts of India for more than three centuries.
+ 3 more examples
- Students often have to learn the names of the Maurya dynasty's rulers.
- The Ming dynasty is known for its fine porcelain.
- The Pataudi family formed a cricketing dynasty that played for India across generations.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
the + name + dynasty
A dynasty is a line of rulers from one family; name it with the: the Mughal dynasty, the Gupta dynasty, the Chola dynasty.
Dynasty एक ही परिवार के शासकों की परंपरा है; उसका नाम the के साथ आता है: the Mughal dynasty, the Gupta dynasty, the Chola dynasty।
- The Mauryan dynasty ruled much of ancient India.
- He belongs to the Mughal dynasty.
found / establish / overthrow + dynasty
The verbs that go with a dynasty are found, establish, rule over, end or overthrow.
Dynasty के साथ found, establish, rule over, end या overthrow जैसी क्रियाएँ आती हैं।
- Chandragupta founded the Mauryan dynasty.
- The rebels overthrew the ruling dynasty.
dynasty (not only royal): political, business, sporting dynasty
Dynasty can also mean a powerful family in politics, business or sport that stays in power for many generations.
Dynasty राजनीति, व्यापार या खेल में कई पीढ़ियों तक प्रभावी रहने वाले शक्तिशाली परिवार को भी कहते हैं।
- The Tata family built a business dynasty.
dynastic (adjective)
Dynastic is the adjective: dynastic rule, a dynastic marriage.
Dynastic इसका adjective रूप है: dynastic rule, a dynastic marriage।
- Dynastic politics is often criticised in a democracy.
+Collocations 5
adjective + dynasty
rulingroyalpowerfulancientshort-lived
- The short-lived dynasty lasted only fifty years.
verb + dynasty
foundestablishendoverthrowbelong to
- Babur founded the Mughal dynasty in 1526.
dynasty + of + noun
dynasty of kingsdynasty of rulersdynasty of emperors
- A dynasty of kings ruled from Hampi.
type of dynasty
politicalbusinessfilmsportingfamily
- India has many political dynasties.
dynasty + of + rulers
the Pallavasthe Cholasthe Guptasthe Rashtrakutas
- The Pallava dynasty built the Shore Temple.
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- The Chola dynasty built the great temple at Thanjavur.
चोल राजवंश ने तंजावुर का भव्य मंदिर बनवाया।
- Radhika's history exam asked about the decline of the Gupta dynasty.
राधिका की इतिहास की परीक्षा में गुप्त राजवंश के पतन के बारे में पूछा गया।
- The Delhi Sultanate was ruled by five dynasties.
दिल्ली सल्तनत पर पाँच राजवंशों ने शासन किया।
- The dynasty ended when the last king died without an heir.
जब अंतिम राजा बिना उत्तराधिकारी के मरा, तो राजवंश समाप्त हो गया।
- The film family has become a dynasty of actors.
वह फ़िल्मी परिवार अभिनेताओं का एक वंश बन गया है।
- After 1857 the Mughal dynasty came to a formal end.
1857 के बाद मुग़ल राजवंश का औपचारिक अंत हो गया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The Mughal dynasty ruled India since 1526 to 1857.
✓ The Mughal dynasty ruled India from 1526 to 1857.
A period between two dates uses from ... to.
दो तिथियों के बीच की अवधि के लिए 'from ... to' आता है।
✗ Ashoka was a king of Mauryan dynasty.
✓ Ashoka was a king of the Mauryan dynasty.
A named dynasty takes the definite article.
नाम वाले राजवंश के साथ definite article 'the' आता है।
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✓In the exam
General knowledge
The Gupta period is called the Golden Age of India; dynasty politics means power passing within one family.
गुप्त काल को भारत का स्वर्ण युग कहा जाता है; dynasty politics का अर्थ एक परिवार में सत्ता का हस्तांतरण, वंशवाद है।