<P> A howdah , or houdah ( Hindi : हौदा haudā ) , derived from the Arabic هودج ( hawdaj ) , that means `` bed carried by a camel '' , also known as hathi howdah ( हाथी हौदा ) , is a carriage which is positioned on the back of an elephant , or occasionally some other animal such as camels , used most often in the past to carry wealthy people or for use in hunting or warfare . It was also a symbol of wealth for the owner and as a result was decorated with expensive gemstones . </P>
<P> A howdah , or houdah ( Hindi : हौदा haudā ) , derived from the Arabic هودج ( hawdaj ) , that means `` bed carried by a camel '' , also known as hathi howdah ( हाथी हौदा ) , is a carriage which is positioned on the back of an elephant , or occasionally some other animal such as camels , used most often in the past to carry wealthy people or for use in hunting or warfare . It was also a symbol of wealth for the owner and as a result was decorated with expensive gemstones . </P>
what is the name of an elephant riders chair
what is the name of an elephant riders chair
howdah , or houdah
howdah , or houdah