grand vizier

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Abu'l Fazl, the grand vizier of the 16th Century Mughal emperor Akbar, mentions mutanjan in his writings, among dishes served at the royal table.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2023

Fate follows a beggar king, his daughter, a dancer, and the caliph and grand vizier of Baghdad.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2020

His grand vizier kept the sultan’s death a secret from his soldiers until after their victory, when his body was secreted back to Istanbul.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2016

So he crafted a vision of him as the grand vizier because that was easier for everyone to appreciate and understand.

From The Guardian • Sep. 5, 2015

Furthermore, it is doubtful whether Canute really felt the need of a grand vizier at this time.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus