what is Howdah?

what is Howdah?. this is the question that was being thrown to the challenger of the long- running gameshow in the US, THE "WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?"..anyway, you might not wonder that the contestant did not answer this question, because this is so far very strange to our ears. What really howdah is?..

It’s not something which is related to rocket science, Howdah or houdah is a seat or gorgeous carriage

tucked on the back of an elephant. Those seats are usually fitted with a canopy and railing, placed on the back of an elephant and also in the back of camels. Howdah is 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 were decorated with expensive gems.