Caravansary
or CARAVAN- SERAI, a large public building, or inn, vans in the desert. Though serving instead of inns, there is this essential difference between them, that the traveler finds nothing in the caravansary for the use either of himself or his cattle, but must carry all his provisions and necessaries with him. Caravansaries are also numerous in cities, where they serve not only as inns, but as shops, warehouses, and even exchanges. for the reception and lodgment of cara-