NCERT Solutions Class 10 Hindi - Sparsh Chapter 14 – कारतूस

Class 10 Hindi - Sparsh

Last Updated: 10 September 2026

Chapter Introduction

Habib Tanvir’s play depicts Wazir Ali’s bravery, his cunning against the British, and the ongoing pursuit by their forces. The story vividly portrays courage, patriotism, and strategic conflict.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

हबीब तनवीर के नाटक में वज़ीर अली की बहादुरी, अंग्रेज़ों के खिलाफ़ उसकी चतुराई और उसकी लगातार पीछा करने वाली फौजों के बीच संघर्ष को दर्शाया गया है। यह कहानी साहस, देशभक्ति और रणनीति का जीवंत चित्र प्रस्तुत करती है।

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Tough Words (Glossary)

कारतूस

Meaning: A bullet or cartridge (ammunition)

अर्थ: गोला-बारूद

"The soldier loaded the cartridges into the rifle."

खेमे

Meaning: Camp (military or temporary camp)

अर्थ: तम्बू/शिबिर

"They set up their camp near the forest."

काफिला

Meaning: A convoy or caravan of people/vehicles

अर्थ: कारवाँ

"A caravan of traders moved along the road."

सिपाही

Meaning: A soldier (infantry)

अर्थ: फौजी/सैनिक

"The soldier stood guard at the gate."

सवार

Meaning: A rider (on horse) or mounted person

अर्थ: घुड़सवार

"A rider approached the camp quickly."

जाँबाज़

Meaning: Brave, courageous person

अर्थ: बहादुर

"The brave soldier saved many lives."

हुकूमत

Meaning: Government or rule

अर्थ: शासन/शासकीय शक्ति

"The region was under foreign rule."

वज़ीर

Meaning: A minister or high-ranking advisor

अर्थ: मन्त्री/सलाहकार

"The wazir advised the king on matters of state."

नवाब

Meaning: A princely ruler or noble

अर्थ: शाहज़ादा/नवाब

"The nobleman ruled his province wisely."

असर

Meaning: Effect or influence

अर्थ: प्रभाव

"His speech had a strong effect on the people."

पाक

Meaning: Pure, clean or free from impurity

अर्थ: पवित्र/शुद्ध

"They wanted to keep the court free of foreign influence."

तख़्त

Meaning: Throne (seat of a ruler)

अर्थ: सिंहासन

"He desired to sit on the throne."

मुमलिकत

Meaning: Domain or territory (literal: country possessions)

अर्थ: संपत्ति/प्रदेश

"He was given half the territory as his share."

जायदाद

Meaning: Property or estate

अर्थ: जायदाद/संपत्ति

"The family divided their property among members."

दौलत

Meaning: Wealth or riches

अर्थ: धन/सम्पत्ति

"He spent his wealth on celebrations."

मुकर्रर

Meaning: Fixed or determined (e.g., amount)

अर्थ: निश्चित/नियत

"A fixed pension was decided for him."

हिफ़ाज़त

Meaning: Protection or custody

अर्थ: सुरक्षा/हिफाज़त

"They took him under their protection."

कारवाँ

Meaning: See 'काफिला' (synonym); a group traveling together

अर्थ: कारवाँ/काफिला

"The caravan camped for the night."

भटक

Meaning: To wander or roam without direction

अर्थ: भटकना/घुमना

"The travelers wandered in the forest for days."

दावत

Meaning: An invitation or call (often to come/join)

अर्थ: आमंत्रण/निवेदन

"He gave a call inviting allies to join."

क़त्ल

Meaning: Murder or killing

अर्थ: हत्या

"The crime of murder shocked the town."

वकील

Meaning: Lawyer or legal representative

अर्थ: वकील/अटॉर्नी

"The lawyer defended the accused in court."

गवर्नर जनरल

Meaning: Governor-General (chief representative of the crown)

अर्थ: निधान-प्रमुख/गवर्नर जनरल

"The Governor-General was called to the capital."

तलब

Meaning: Summons or being called (to appear)

अर्थ: बुलावा/आह्वान

"He was summoned to the capital by the governor."

हुक्मरां

Meaning: Rulers or chiefs (plural)

अर्थ: शासक/हुक्मरान

"The local rulers protected the refugees."

मुठ्ठी

Meaning: A handful or small fistful

अर्थ: मुट्ठी

"He carried a handful of coins."

दमख़म

Meaning: Strength or vigor; bravery

अर्थ: ज़ोर/हौसला

"The group's strength came from their courage."

निस्बती

Meaning: Relative or related (by relation)

अर्थ: संबंधित/नातेदारी से

"He was a relative of the governor."

मुकाम

Meaning: Place or position (important spot)

अर्थ: मक़ाम/ठिकाना

"They reached the appointed place at dusk."

लावलश्कर

Meaning: Extremely brave or fearless (very valiant)

अर्थ: अत्यंत बहादुर

"The fearless warrior inspired everyone."

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