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khillata

Notes [fr. A] n., var., khlilla, khillat: robes or decoration of honor conferred on a dependent. “Robes. Apparel of honour.“ (Adhikari 1984: 351 ); "robes of honor conferred on a dependent" (Michael 2012: 132); a ceremonial silk or cotton robe, which is richly adorned and given as a sign of highly respected hounour guests or other persons. They are also considered as gifts awarded in return for service from tributary states.
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