khila

/ˈxiːlə/ or /ˈkiːlə/ (also spelled as Khilla, Khilah, or Khilah)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Mughal fort or a fortified palace, particularly in South Asia.

“The khila was a massive, imposing structure that dominated the landscape for centuries.”

Synonyms

  • fortress
  • palace

Antonyms

  • settlement
  • village