India's contribution to English language

'English' language is a mixture of many languages.
English has been made rich by world languages.
English has taken words from Greek, Latin, Arabic, India, China, Dutch, Africa, Persia, Carribean languages and many more....
Today I wish to share the Indian contribution to the English language.
Some of the Engish words derived from Indian languages are:-
1. Agarbatti - Incense sticks
2. Bangle - Traditional ornaments worn by Indian women

Tabla

3. Bandicoot - A species of rats
4. Bungalow - A type of house
5. Guru -  One who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom and authority in a certain area, and who uses     it to guide others (Teacher)
6. Juggernaut - Literal or metaphorical force regarded as unstoppable.

7. Jungle - Most dense, more or less impenetrable regions within a tropical rainforest with abundant animal & plant life. 

Mulligatawny

8. Khaki - Type of fabric
9. Lady's finger - A vegetable

Lady's Finger

10. Pepper - One type of spices
11. Pajamas - Loose, lightweight trousers fitted with drawsting waistbands and worn in south and west Asia.
12. Shampoo - A hair care product which removes dirt, dandruff and other pollutants that are built up in hair
13. Mulligatawny - A curry-flavored soup of Anglo-Indian origin
14. Tabla - Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music
15. Teak - Species of tropical hardwood tree

Agarbatti

16. Tiffin - Light meal
17. Thug - A member of former Indian thuggee cult who used to murder and rob travellers
18. Chintz - Glazed Calico cloth printed with flowers and other patterns in different colors.
19. Batta - Special allowance of pay made to officers, soldiers or public servants in the field.