noun
- a Muslim ruler, especially a sultan
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The ancient chronicles spoke of a powerful soldan who ruled the eastern lands.
- Medieval texts often referred to Saladin as the great soldan of Egypt and Syria.
- The crusaders faced the armies of the soldan in numerous battles.
- Historical accounts describe the soldan’s court as magnificent and wealthy.
- The soldan’s influence extended across vast territories in the Middle East.