A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

A person whose freedom is restricted as a guarantee of payment for a debt or obligation.

बंधक व्यक्ति

English Usage: In medieval times, nobles often took hostages from rival families.

Hindi Usage: मध्यकाल में, नवाब अक्सर प्रतिकूल परिवारों के बंधक लेने जाते थे।