1. plural of sultan; rulers of certain Muslim countries, especially in former times

Examples

• The Ottoman sultans ruled a vast empire for centuries.
• Many sultans built magnificent palaces and mosques.
• The museum displays artifacts from various sultans’ courts.
• Several sultans were known for their patronage of the arts.
• The sultans of the Ottoman Empire held both political and religious authority.
• Historical records document the reigns of dozens of sultans.