sati—immolation of Hindu wife with body of her husband sehra—bridegroom's crown sharbat—lemon and sugar drink shikar—the hunt
sitkrita—intake of breath signifying female orgasm
strappado—Portuguese torture device
sum—climax of rhythmic cycle in Indian music
sutra—Hindu scripture
suwar—"horse rank" granted noblemen
swanih-nigar—special spy
tari—species of palm
tavaif— Muslim courtesan
teslim—prostrate bow to Moghul