Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Roshandan" in English language version.
... The bungalow was a typical north Indian one, with a large central room lit only by skylights (roshandans) and a number of others opening out from them ...
... Thirdly, while obviating direct sunlight, it had to allow some light and air to enter through overhead roshandans ...
... Roshandan means, -'that which has light'. The translation in English of such an architectural feature is usually 'ventilator'. ... Therefore the correct name for this oriental architectural feature is 'Roshandan' and not ventilator ...