khalif
Britishnoun
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Here a treaty was concluded between them, and the khalif bound himself not to go any more outside of the walls of Bagdad, and annually to pay a sum of money.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
He also wrote to the khalif, to the powerful Shah of Khaurism, and to all the princes of Persia, to assure them of the purity of his faith.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
The khalif of Bagdad sent him a dress of honour and a letter of thanks for having reduced under his spiritual dominion a province which had been so long rebellious against his house.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
He died in 805, after long imprisonment by the illustrious khalif whose pleasure it had been to address him always as "My father."
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
The retort of the khalif must have given them the surprise of their lives.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
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