The origin of the term ‘Mahseer’
The origin of the term ‘mahseer’ is debated. Thomas (1873) and Lacy and Cretin (1905) suggest it derives from the Hindustani words “maha” (great) and “sir” (head). A friend of Thomas, a renowned Persian angler and scholar, argued it comes from the Persian words “mahi” (fish) and “sher” (lion) to reflect its mighty nature. Another […]
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