'''Vizier''' (Arab: wazīr, Turkish: vezir, Spanish: visir), originally an old Iranian term, it indicates a high-ranking political minister or adviser. From [[Persia]] the position spread to the [[Arab]]s, [[Mongols]] and Turks. A Grand Vizier ranks like a Prime Minister, often ''de facto'' ruling the government. | '''Vizier''' (Arab: wazīr, Turkish: vezir, Spanish: visir), originally an old Iranian term, it indicates a high-ranking political minister or adviser. From [[Persia]] the position spread to the [[Arab]]s, [[Mongols]] and Turks. A Grand Vizier ranks like a Prime Minister, often ''de facto'' ruling the government. |