What's the difference between: an Emir, a Sultan and a sheik?

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By mr-design• 11 Aug 2008 15:25
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mr-design

SHEIK Means the (old man) in arabic language , in the past most of the Arabic Tribes leaders and richest were Old and day by day it become as the name of Governor or the richichest People

EMIR Means (the person who gives Orders)it was the name of any group leader and day by day it become as the name of Governor or the sons of Governor

Sultan (Over rich and Who have the power to lead People) it is the name of Governor

Malik = King

By modern wonderer• 11 Aug 2008 15:09
modern wonderer

the first one have absolut power, the second one have absolut power, and the third one , well let me guess....have absolut power! :-))

By anonymous• 11 Aug 2008 15:00
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anonymous

An Emir is the King... Sultan is a more decoratory title for king, Sheikh is a title for members of the Royal Family and high ranking diplomats...

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