Where does “kotwal” come from?

kotwal (English) comes from Hindi कोतवाल, from Classical Persian کوتوال, from Sanskrit कोटपाल.

kotwal (English): The leader of a kot or fort in medieval India;...

Definitions

  1. The leader of a kot or fort in medieval India;...

Ancestry of “kotwal”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Hindiकोतवालpolice chief
2Classical Persianکوتوال—
3Sanskritकोटपाल—
Every word from Sanskrit कोटपाल →Every word from Classical Persian کوتوال →Every word from Hindi कोतवाल →
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