bashaw

Meanings

• Noun

  A title given to a military commander or governor in the Ottoman Empire.

  - "The bashaw ruled over his province with an iron fist."
  - "The bashaw's army was renowned for its discipline and strength."

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Variants

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bashaw , pasha , bashaws , pashas

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Etymology

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From the Turkish word 'bas', meaning 'head' or 'chief'.

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Trivia

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1. The title 'bashaw' was also used in other Muslim countries, such as Egypt and Tunisia, during the Ottoman period.

2. The last bashaw of Egypt was Khedive Ismail, who ruled from 1863 to 1879.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pasha: A title of greater rank than a bashaw, given to high-ranking officials and military commanders in the Ottoman Empire.

2. Bey: A title of lesser rank than a bashaw, given to local rulers and governors in the Ottoman Empire.

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Culture

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The title 'bashaw' was used in the Ottoman Empire from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It was given to military commanders and governors of provinces. The bashaws were responsible for maintaining order, collecting taxes, and leading their armies in times of war.

How to Memorize "bashaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a military commander wearing a turban and holding a sword, representing the power and authority of a bashaw.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bashaw' with the Ottoman Empire and military commanders to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bashaw begins with B, and it means a commander in the Ottoman Empire' to help memorize the word.

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