caliph
Example Sentences
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They worried that after the Ottoman Empire's defeat in World War One, Great Britain would depose its sultan, whom they regarded as the legitimate caliph of Islam.
From BBC
Prominent commentators on pro-Islamic State social media sites criticized the decision to elevate the Iraqi to caliph, arguing that he was not qualified for the job.
From Washington Post
His Friday sermon called on Muslims to follow him as “caliph.”
From Washington Times
Early caliphs built palaces on its outskirts along the lake shore.
From Seattle Times
“You can read the name of the caliph in Baghdad,” he said about coins from the time.
From New York Times
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