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Mirza

a Persian title, equivalent to "Prince" when it follows the surname, and merely the common title of honor (like "Mr.") when it is prefixed to it.

MIRZAPUR (mēr-zä-pör'), a district in the Northwestern provinces, British India; area 5,223 square miles; pop. about 1,200,000, almost all Hindus. Capital, Mirzapur; situated on the right bank of the Ganges; has manufactures of shellac, carpets, and brasswares; pop. about 35,000.

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