Devdas

Calcutta— A major city in colonial India (now Kolkata), representing urban sophistication and education.

Tal Shonapur— Tal Shonapur (also spelled Tal-Sonapur) is the village or estate referenced as Parvati's and Devdas's ancestral home, symbolizing rural Bengal.

Benaras— A holy city in India, also known as Varanasi, renowned for its religious significance and as a place of pilgrimage.

Mukherjee— Mukherjee refers to the family of Devdas and Dwijdas, a prominent Bengali Brahmin family whose estate, Mookherjee manor, serves as a central setting.

B.A.— Bachelor of Arts, a university degree reflecting the colonial-era education system.

Chokrovorty— A Bengali surname, here referring to Parvati's family.

rupee— The rupee is the currency of India, with 'rupees' as the plural and 'rs.' as the abbreviation.

zamindar— A zamindar is a hereditary landowner during colonial India, often wealthy and influential; 'Zamindar' is the capitalized form.

auntie— Auntie (or auntie) is a respectful or affectionate term for an older woman, often used for a mother's friend or neighbor.

Pandit— An honorific for a learned man or teacher, commonly used for Brahmin scholars.

sari— A traditional garment worn by women in South Asia, consisting of a long piece of cloth draped around the body.

alms— Charitable donations, often given to religious mendicants or performers.