1605–15; < Persian (poetical form), equivalent to pādi- (earlier pati ) lord + shāh shah
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In Chechen, he is called pachchakh, a corruption of the Farsi word padishah, meaning “king”.
From The Guardian • Sep. 23, 2015
Since "padishah" means "emperor," and since Habibullah was the name of the late father of Amanullah and Inayatullah, the usurper seemed to have aggravated his deed by adding every insult and presumption to injury.
From Time Magazine Archive
The first order of business was meeting Benny Thau, padishah of new talent and liaison officer between Mt.
From Time Magazine Archive
There may have been a semblance of a diet on the accession of a new padishah; all the emirs, rajas, and princes of the empire paid their homage, presented gifts, and received titles and honors.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 by Johnson, Rossiter
While at Champaneer in 1527, ambassadors came from Baber, padishah or emperor of Delhi, demanding homage and tribute for Guzerat, as part of his dominions.
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