vizier

Noun

Meaning

A councilor of state; a high executive officer in Turkey and other Oriental countries.

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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

As Tutankhamun began his reign at such an early age, his vizier and eventual successor, Ay, was probably making most of the important political decisions during Tutankhamun's reign. 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

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