Sharifistani honorifics

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Royal

Sultan: absolute monarch of Sharifistan

Prince-Regent: Another royal who rules temporarily if the heir to the throne is too young, missing or too ill (either physically or mentally)

Shahzade: son of a Sultan

Mirza: Descendant of a Sultan who is not their son and/or son of an Emir.


Military

Fatah Sharif: translates as "young nobleman", lowest commissioned officer rank, Most Sharifistani nobles begin their military career at this rank as do most University graduates who join the Army.


Risaldar: OF-2 in the Air Cavalry or tank regiments of the Royal Sharifistani Army with a cavalry tradition.

Kaptan: Captain, OF-2 in most Army regiments.


Ra'id: Major


official

Qadi: Judge in an Islamic court.

Effendi: 1. (legal) A noble in charge of village, 2. A title of respect (see Sahib)

Emir: in charge of a county.

Pasha: in charge of a state.


traditional

Sahib: a term of respect.

Khan: leader of a Turkish or Pashtun clan.

Sheikh: 1. leader of an Arab tribe, 2. (unofficial) leader of the Rogues' Guild.