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pehlwani
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Pehlwani
Pehlwani is a form of wrestling contested in the Indian subcontinent. It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining Persian koshti pahlevani with influences from native Indian malla-yuddha. The words pehlwani and kushti derive from the Persian terms pahlavani (heroic) and koshti (wrestling, lit. killing) respectively, meaning Heroic wrestling. It is likely that the word derives from the Iranian word "Pehalavi" denoting to people of Iranian descent. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan (Persian originated word for hero) while teachers are known as ustad (Persian word for teacher or master). One of the most famous practitioners of pehlwani was The Great Gama (Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt), who is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Pehlwani greatly influenced catch wrestling, which in turn inspired folkstyle wrestling, freestyle wrestling, and mixed martial arts (MMA).
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pehlwani in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pehlwani in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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