To split something (usually a state) apart, on a usually ethnic basis. This verb first appeared in the 1990's during the War in Bosnia, led by Croats, Serbs and Bosnians, which caused the demise of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). It is nowadays again popular with Kosovar Albanians trying to rip off a part of Serbia -Kosovo (15% of Serbian territory, imagine the US without Texas)- for themselves.
by Ntex December 9, 2008
Get the balkanize mug.Balkh was the main city from which the Aryans moved to the other parts of Persia and Hindustan. It remained as a key city for the spread of Aryan Civilization for several centuries.
Balkh had a major role in the development of Persian language and literature. The early works of Persian literature were written by the poets and writers who were originally from Balkh.
Many famous Persian poets came from Balkh.
A project of modernization was undertaken in 1934, in which eight streets were laid out, housing and bazaars built. Modern Balkh is a center of the cotton industry, of the skins known commonly the West as "Persian lamb", and for agricultural produce like almonds and melons. Numerous places of interest are to be seen today aside from the ancient ruins and fortifications:
* The madrasa of Sayed Subhan Quli Khan.
* Bala-Hesar, the shrine and mosque of Khwaja Nasr Parsa.
* The tomb of the poetess Rabia Balkhi.
* The Nine Domes Mosque (Masjid Now Gumbad). This exquisitely ornamented mosque, also referred to as Haji Piyada, is the earliest Islamic monument yet identified in Afghanistan.
* Tap-e Rustam and Takht-e Rustam
Balkh had a major role in the development of Persian language and literature. The early works of Persian literature were written by the poets and writers who were originally from Balkh.
Many famous Persian poets came from Balkh.
A project of modernization was undertaken in 1934, in which eight streets were laid out, housing and bazaars built. Modern Balkh is a center of the cotton industry, of the skins known commonly the West as "Persian lamb", and for agricultural produce like almonds and melons. Numerous places of interest are to be seen today aside from the ancient ruins and fortifications:
* The madrasa of Sayed Subhan Quli Khan.
* Bala-Hesar, the shrine and mosque of Khwaja Nasr Parsa.
* The tomb of the poetess Rabia Balkhi.
* The Nine Domes Mosque (Masjid Now Gumbad). This exquisitely ornamented mosque, also referred to as Haji Piyada, is the earliest Islamic monument yet identified in Afghanistan.
* Tap-e Rustam and Takht-e Rustam
by aryan e blakh July 24, 2009
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The act of trying to screw over 15 guys and 2 girls simultaneously for huge amounts of money while shouting oi oi oi.
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Get the bwankwee mug.A bwanker is a high level banker (mainly Irish) who has been part of the reckless lend, lend, lend culture which led mainly to the recession of 2008/9. Part of the cronie culture, the bwanker acts with the apparent blessing of his government buddies, and seems free from blame in anything he does or has done.
"Ireland has gone down the toilet! I can't get a job, pay my mortgage, and I am eating out of the neighbour's dustbin to survive!"
"So, who's fault is that?"
"Awww.. you know yourself! Sure its the government and the bwankers."
"So, who's fault is that?"
"Awww.. you know yourself! Sure its the government and the bwankers."
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