Sultan - Wikipedia
WebMostowfi ol-Mamalek. v. t. e. Sultan ( / ˈsʌltən /; Arabic: سلطان sulṭān, pronounced [sʊlˈtˤɑːn, solˈtˤɑːn]) is a position with several historical meanings. Originally, it was an Arabic abstract noun meaning "strength", "authority", "rulership", derived from the verbal noun سلطة sulṭah, meaning "authority" or "power".
Sultan | Middle East, Caliphates, Dynasties | Britannica
WebSultan, originally, according to the Qurʾān, moral or spiritual authority; the term later came to denote political or governmental power and from the 11th century was used as a title by Muslim sovereigns.
Sultan Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WebThe meaning of SULTAN is a king or sovereign especially of a Muslim state.
Ottoman Empire - Sultans, Dynasties, Legacy | Britannica
WebOttoman Empire - Sultans, Dynasties, Legacy: The table provides a chronological list of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
Suleiman the Magnificent - World History Encyclopedia
WebFeb 27, 2023 · Suleiman the Magnificent (aka Süleyman I or Suleiman I, r. 1520-1566) was the tenth and longest-reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Hailed as a skilled military commander, a just ruler, and a divinely anointed monarch during his lifetime, his realm extended from Hungary to Iran, and from Crimea to North Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Sultan (2016 film) - Wikipedia
WebSultan ( transl. King) is a 2016 Indian Hindi -language sports drama film [3] [4] [5] directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film stars Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma.
Ottoman dynasty - Wikipedia
WebThe Ottoman dynasty, named after Osman I, ruled the Ottoman Empire from c. 1299 to 1922. During much of the Empire's history, the sultan was the absolute regent, head of state, and head of government, though much of the power often shifted to other officials such as the Grand Vizier.
Sultans Portal | Britannica
Websultan" was originally used to denote moral or spiritual authority, but it later came to denote political or governmental power and from the 11th century was used as a title by Muslim sovereigns.
Mehmed II - World History Encyclopedia
WebMay 13, 2020 · Mehmed II made huge strides towards centralizing Ottoman rule and expanding the role of the sultan. He consolidated his power through weakening and redelegating the roles and responsibilities of high-ranking officials who would also be bound to the sultan through political marriages.
The Sultans of the Ottoman Empire: 1300 to 1924 - ThoughtCo
WebJul 10, 2019 · A Sultan was originally a person of religious authority; later, the term was used for regional rules. The Ottoman rulers used the term sultan for almost their entire dynasty. In 1517, Ottoman Sultan Selim I captured the Caliph in Cairo and adopted the term; Caliph is a disputed title that commonly means the leader of the Muslim world.
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