- mahi muratib
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the Order of the Fish ("fish dignity" in Persian and Arabic), an honorary badge or dignity, shaped like a fish (supposedly Labeo rohita in Moghul India). Said to signify youth, bravery, perseverance and strength. Reputedly founded by Khusru Parviz, King of Persia (A.D. 591-628), and thence passed to the Moghul Emperors of Delhi and to the Court of Oudh
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.