mahal

American  

[muh-hahl] / məˈhɑl /

noun

1. a palace or mansion.

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Etymology

Origin of mahal

From the Arabic word maḥall “place, area”

Example Sentences

I felt no shame in admitting I had come to India as a tourist, curious to see everything from Assam’s tea estates and the Golden Temple at dawn, to Kerala’s backwaters, Mumbai’s khao gully street-food stalls and the Taj Mahal by moonlight.

From The Wall Street Journal

As news of the explosion broke, Delhi police declared a high alert, with neighbouring states quickly following suit, including the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, which is home to famous sites like the Taj Mahal and is a densely populated region.

From BBC

Uttar Pradesh is home to famous sites such as the Taj Mahal and is a densely populated state.

From BBC

Swedish golfer Simon Forsstrom, pausing on the 14th tee to admire a red sandstone tomb behind him -- a miniature echo of the Taj Mahal -- was equally impressed.

From Barron's

The space includes “dual islands topped with Taj Mahal quartz and premium stainless steel appliances set the stage for gatherings, complemented by an adjacent bar also finished in Taj Mahal quartz,” reads the listing.

From MarketWatch