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Prior to its use as a monarchical title, the term "emir" was historically used to denote a "commander", "general", or "leader". In contemporary usage, "emir" is also sometimes used as either an honora
The court of the Durrani Emirate of Afghanistan (James Rattray, 1839)
The court of the Durrani Emirate of Afghanistan (James Rattray, 1839)
Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
United Arab Emirates
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The United Arab Emirates, also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of se
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…secular authority under the rule of law. A notable example is Bahrain, whose monarch changed his title from emir to king in 2002, whereas the titular United Arab Emirates use the title Sheikh instead of Emir for their subnational rulers. Amir, meaning "lord" or "commander-in-chief", is derived from the Arabic root a-m-r…
2nd century BCE era jar found in Mleiha Archaeological site in Sharjah
2nd century BCE era jar found in Mleiha Archaeological site in Sharjah
A painting of the Portuguese Empire Doba Fortress [pt] in Dibba Al-Hisn in 1620
A painting of the Portuguese Empire Doba Fortress [pt] in Dibba Al-Hisn in 1620
A painting depicting the burning of the coastal town and port of Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah during the Persian Gulf campaign of 1809
A painting depicting the burning of the coastal town and port of Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah during the Persian Gulf campaign of 1809
Dhayah Fort at the hill top. In 1819 it was the last Al-Qasimi stronghold to fall in the Persian Gulf campaign of 1819. The fall of Dhayah was to pave
Dhayah Fort at the hill top. In 1819 it was the last Al-Qasimi stronghold to fall in the Persian Gulf campaign of 1819. The fall of Dhayah was to pave the way for the signing of the General Maritime Treaty of 1820.