sultanate

Meanings

• noun

  A political entity headed by a sultan, typically in the Middle East or South Asia from the medieval period to the modern era.

  - "The Ottoman Empire was a powerful sultanate that ruled over much of Europe and Asia for centuries."
  - "The Sultan of Brunei is the head of state and government in Brunei."

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Variants

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sultanate , sultanates

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Etymology

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Derived from the Arabic word "sultan", meaning 'power' or 'rule'.

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Trivia

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1. The title 'Sultan' was also used by the rulers of the Granada Kingdom in Spain during the late Middle Ages.

2. The last sultanate in India, the Mughal Empire, was established in 1526 and lasted until 1857.

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Related Concepts

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1. caliphate: A political and religious entity led by a caliph, the successor of the Prophet Muhammad, in the Islamic world.

2. emirate: A political entity ruled by an emir, a Muslim ruler or prince.

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Culture

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Sultanates were prominent in the Islamic world from the 8th to the 16th centuries, with notable examples including the Abbasid, Ottoman, and Mughal sultanates. Sultanates were characterized by their centralized governments, military power, and religious and cultural achievements.

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   - Visualize a grand palace with a sultan sitting on a throne, ruling over his kingdom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sultanate' with the image of a powerful and wealthy Islamic kingdom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'sultan' rules with 'power' or 'authority'.

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