Darjah Jank
درجة جنك
Darjah Jank at Basra, a Thaqif holding — so named for the lawsuits over it, jank being Persian for clamour.
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Darjah Jank: a place in Basra on the property of Thaqif. al-Baladhuri reports that it was named so because of disputes that took place in it, and that "Jank" in Persian means clamour. 1
Sources
- Futuh al-Buldan — al-Baladhuri (Mu'assasat al-Ma'arif edition)
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