Difference between revisions of "Sultan"
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| − | ''' | + | A '''sultan''' is a ruler of an [[Islamic]] country, especially of the former [[Ottoman Empire]]. The term can, depending on the extent of the sultan's power, be the equivalent of "[[king]]" or "[[emperor]]" in the West. |
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Latest revision as of 19:22, January 23, 2012
A sultan is a ruler of an Islamic country, especially of the former Ottoman Empire. The term can, depending on the extent of the sultan's power, be the equivalent of "king" or "emperor" in the West.