sultanate Definition
- 1the land or domain of a sultan
- 2a state or country ruled by a sultan
Using sultanate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sultanate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Oman is a sultanate in the Middle East.
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The Brunei Sultanate is located in Southeast Asia.
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The sultanate was known for its rich cultural heritage and architecture.
sultanate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sultanate
a Muslim kingdom based mostly in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for 320 years (1206–1526)
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The Sultanate of Delhi was one of the most important Islamic empires in India.
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The Sultanate of Rum was a powerful state that lasted from the late 11th century until the mid-13th century.
a Muslim state that ruled over many of the islands of the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines, parts of Mindanao, and Sabah
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The Sultanate of Sulu was founded in 1405 and lasted until 1915.
Origins of sultanate
from Arabic 'sulṭānah', meaning 'authority, sovereignty'
Summary: sultanate in Brief
The term 'sultanate' [suhl-tn-eyt] refers to a country or state ruled by a sultan. It can also refer to the land or domain of a sultan. Examples include Oman and the Brunei Sultanate. The term extends into phrases like 'Sultanate of Delhi,' 'Sultanate of Rum,' and 'Sultanate of Sulu,' which denote historical Muslim states.
