Noun
(historical) The greatest minister of a sultan, with absolute power of attorney and, in principle, dismissable only by the sultan himself.
(by extension) A figure of great authority and power.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:important person
A court faction headed by the Şeyhülislam Esad Efendi and Sofu Mehmed Pasha (who represented the Grand Vizier when he was away from Istanbul) decided to enthrone Mustafa instead of Ahmed's son Osman. Source: Internet
Ahmad falls in love with the sultan's beautiful daughter, who is also desired by his enemy, and former Grand Vizier, Jaffar. Source: Internet
Clerics and the new Grand Vizier ( Kemankeş Kara Ali Pasha ) prevailed upon Mustafa's mother to allow the deposition of her son. Source: Internet
Following his accession to the throne, Sultan Ahmed II confirmed Köprülüzade Fazıl Mustafa Pasha in his office as grand vizier. Source: Internet
During his thirteen years as Grand Vizier, his rapid rise to power and vast accumulation of wealth had made Ibrahim many enemies at the Sultan's court. Source: Internet
It was the townhouse of Sidi Said, brother to Grand Vizier Bow Ahmad, and was constructed at the same time as Ahmad's own Palace De La Bahia. Source: Internet