# palanquin

> an Indian litter consisting of a fully enclosed bed raised on one or more poles and carried by porters; in extended use, inclusive of similar sedan chairs or any form of litter whatsoever, particularly in colonial Asian contexts

**Wikidata**: [Q28419611](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28419611)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/palanquin