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sultan
1. the sovereign of a Muslim country, esp of the former Ottoman Empire 2. an arbitrary ruler; despot 3. a small domestic fowl with a white crest and heavily feathered legs and feet: originated in Turkey Sultan the title of a sovereign in Muslim countries. The title of sultan was used in Turkey until 1922, and in Morocco until 1957. Sultans ruled Egypt from the 13th to 16th centuries and from 1914 to 1922. The title is now held by major feudal lords in the Muslim countries of western Africa, by the rulers of Masqat and Oman, and by some tribal chiefs in southern Arabia. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Friday Jumbe, of the United Democratic Front, said: "To have a man of such character come to Malawi is dangerous. But Friday Jumbe, of the country's United Democratic Front, said: "To have a man of such character, who supports gay rights, come to Malawi is dangerous for us. According to Glassman, chama was a social organization manned by subofficers of the jumbe (chief) in Swahili villages and towns in the late 19th century. |
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