khalif
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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At length the death of the Fatimite khalif occurred most opportunely to free him from embarrassment.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
The inclusion of the khalif Al-Muktafi seems to have been an afterthought, added when the poet first saw him.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
Age having enfeebled the powers of Othman, the reins of authority were slackened, and a spirit of discord pervaded all Arabia, illustrative of the Prophet's declaration of vigour being essential to a khalif.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
He sent to the khalif Alkader, requesting a title suited to his exalted dignity.
From An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa by Jackson, James Grey
His successor Abu-Bekr, the first khalif, attacked both the Romans and the Persians.
From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by Draper, John William
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