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
The first order of business was meeting Benny Thau, padishah of new talent and liaison officer between Mt.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
But I found awaiting the padishah many Indian pilgrims, a large troop of pilgrims from Trebizond who were on their way to Mecca, several Persians wearing black toques, and a good many Turks.
From The Near East Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople by Hichens, Robert (Robert Smythe)
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.
Part of the galactic empire of the Imperium, which is ruled by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam, Arrakis is vital because it offers a necessary resource — spice — that exists nowhere else.
From New York Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
Deadline reports that Christopher Walken has signed on to Dune: Part II to portray the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV who is initially responsible for sending Paul Atreides’ father Leto to the planet Arrakis.
From The Verge ● May 12, 2022
Not only Roman Pope, but also pagan Roman Emperor, Byzantine Basileus, Sassanian Shah and Ottoman Padishah moved to stamp out this perverse negation of human life when it has appeared in their domains.
From Time Magazine Archive
This excellent servant of the Padishah did but his duty, beyond doubt, but you, being a man in authority, will be able to content him.
From Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad by Strang, Herbert
Passing through the attendants, 345 he came to the chief of the eunuchs, who kept guard over the sacred person of the Padishah, and demanded to be led instantly to his master.
From From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)
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