khalif
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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They rose in arms, and proclaimed as khalif Al-Mamoon's uncle Ibrahim.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
She became the wife of the khalif Al-Mamun, who, says Ibn Khallikan rather ungallantly, was "induced to marry her by the high esteem he bore her father."
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
The khalif Ali Ibn Ali Talib was a very just man.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
"I am told," said a khalif to him, "that thou hast an evil tongue."
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
The khalif listened to their arguments, and, placing himself at the head of an army, marched against Sultan Massood.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
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