khalifa
Americannoun
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In a year of famine, the second khalifa of the prophet Mohammed suspended the law of amputating hands when some people stole food to eat.
From Time Magazine Archive
He readily submitted to the great khalifa, Abd-ur-Rahman III., by whom the city was greatly favoured.
From Southern Spain by Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick)
In 1890 the Shilluks in the neighbourhood of Fashoda rose against the khalifa, and the dervish amir of Gallabat, Zeki Tumal, was engaged for two years in suppressing the rebellion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various
The khalifa fled with a small force to Obeid in Kordofan.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various
The khalifa sent the amir Hamdan Abu Angar, a very skilful leader, with an army of over 80,000 men against him.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various
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