calif

Meanings

• noun

  A title for a Muslim ruler in Spain, Morocco, and Algeria from the 8th to the 16th century.

  - "The calif ruled over the Islamic empire in Spain from 1013 to 1021."
  - "During the calif's reign, the Islamic Golden Age flourished."

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Variants

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Calif , calif , califs , caliph , caliphal , caliphs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Arabic word 'khalifa' meaning 'successor' or 'deputy'.

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Trivia

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1. The last califate in the Western Mediterranean was the Almohad Caliphate, which ruled from 1147 to 1269.

2. The califate was known for its architectural achievements, including the Alhambra palace in Spain and the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Islamic Golden Age: A period of cultural, artistic, and scientific flourishing in the history of the Islamic world, traditionally dated from the 8th century to the 14th century.

2. Al-Andalus: The Islamic kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century.

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Culture

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The calif was the political and religious leader of the Islamic empire in the Western Mediterranean from the 8th to the 16th century. The califate was a significant cultural and intellectual center, with advancements in science, mathematics, literature, and philosophy.

How to Memorize "calif"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing traditional Islamic clothing, sitting on a throne, and holding a scepter, representing the calif as a powerful and religious leader.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the calif with the Islamic Golden Age and the cultural and intellectual advancements that occurred during that period.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym CALIF: Culture, Art, Literature, Intelligence, and Faith, to memorize the significance of the calif in history.

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