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Shah

Shah is the Persian and Sanskrit term for a monarch and used by the former rulers of Persia (present-day Iran) as well as the rulers of the Sassanian Empire. Also used by ottoman turks to entitle a great hero or emperor. Probably related to russian Tzar. The English words check, checkmate and chess are all derived from shah.

See also: Iranian monarchy



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