Multiple choice

During the Sultanate period, the administration form “AMIR” was used as a salutation for a person supposed to be

  1. the richest

  2. the treasurer

  3. the military commander

  4. the head of the state
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During the Sultanate period, 'Amir' was a title used for military commanders or nobles in the administrative hierarchy. The term referred to a high-ranking official, often equivalent to a military commander or prince, rather than someone solely defined by wealth or treasury functions. The Sultanate administration had a clear ranking system with military commanders holding significant power.

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