noun
- plural of pachalic; territories or provinces governed by a pasha in the Ottoman Empire
Usage: historical; also spelled pashalics
Examples
- The Ottoman Empire was divided into several pachalics, each ruled by a pasha.
- During the 16th century, pachalics were the primary administrative divisions of Ottoman-controlled territories.
- The governor of each pachalic reported directly to the sultan.
- Trade routes connected the various pachalics throughout the empire.