Shah: meaning, definitions and examples
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shah
[ สษห ]
historical title
The term 'shah' refers to a king or monarch in historical contexts, particularly in Persia (modern-day Iran). The title was used by rulers of Persia until the abolition of the monarchy in 1979. It signifies a sovereign leader who presides over a kingdom and holds significant power and authority. The title can also imply respect and grandeur, reflecting the historical significance of Persian kings in regional and world history.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The shah ruled over Persia with an iron fist.
- The last shah of Iran left the country during the revolution.
- Historically, the shah was considered a figure of divine rule.
Translations
Translations of the word "shah" in other languages:
๐ต๐น xรก
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคน
๐ฉ๐ช Schah
๐ฎ๐ฉ shah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ szach
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท shah
๐ช๐ธ shah
๐น๐ท ลah
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกรกh
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกรกh
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ่ตซ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกah
๐ฎ๐ธ sah
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฐ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลah
๐ฒ๐ฝ shah
Etymology
The word 'shah' has its origins in Middle Persian, derived from the Old Persian term 'xลกฤyaฮธiya', meaning 'king' or 'ruler'. It has been used throughout Persian history and was prominent during the Achaemenid Empire, which existed from 550 to 330 BC. The title became particularly significant during the Sassanid era (224-651 AD) when it was used to denote the emperors of the Persian Empire. With the rise of the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, the title 'shah' gained formal recognition, becoming the official title for the rulers of Iran. The Qajar dynasty and ultimately the Pahlavi dynasty continued its use, leading up to the 20th century. The abolition of the monarchy in 1979 marked the end of the title's official usage, but it remains an important cultural and historical reference to Persian kingship.