ameer
Britishnoun
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a variant spelling of emir
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(formerly) the ruler of Afghanistan; amir
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In 1880 Abdur-Rahman, a grandson of Dost Mohammed, was recognized by Britain as ameer of the country.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
The ameer is friendly to the British, but asserts his independence with a great deal of firmness and vigor, and is an ever-present source of anxiety.
From Modern India by William Eleroy Curtis
However, Lord Curzon had influence enough to hold the ameer to the British side, and the latter has ever since shown a friendly disposition to the British and has given the Russians no public encouragement.
From Modern India by William Eleroy Curtis
He reports to and receives instructions from Lord Curzon directly, and is the only medium of communication between the ameer and the British government.
From Modern India by William Eleroy Curtis
The sultan despatched an army after him, while he himself, with the ameer al amra Bahadur Khan and five thousand men, went to amuse himself with the sight of Seet Bunda Ramessar.
From A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): a contribution to the history of India by Robert Sewell
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