Entity: SULTAN
Sultan is a title that historically signifies strength, authority, and rulership. It refers to the sovereign of an Islamic country or a hereditary ruler in various Muslim states. The term has cultural significance and is associated with power and leadership.
Sultan
Etymology
Sultan is an Arabic abstract noun derived from the verbal noun 'سلطة sulṭah', meaning strength, authority, or rulership.
Definition
A title denoting a king or sovereign, especially of a Muslim state, with connotations of strength, authority, and rulership.
Historical Context
Sultan historically referred to a hereditary ruler in various Muslim states, ranging from petty principalities to independent realms or empires like the Ottoman Empire.
Cultural Significance
The term Sultan holds cultural significance, symbolizing power, leadership, and sovereignty in Islamic countries.
Related Concepts
Sultanate, Islamic monarchy, Ottoman Empire
See Also
A title denoting a king or sovereign, especially of a Muslim state, with connotations of strength, authority, and rulership.