grand vizier

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Abu'l Fazl, the grand vizier of the 16th Century Mughal emperor Akbar, mentions mutanjan in his writings, among dishes served at the royal table.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2023

A boy thief and a genie in a bottle help a blinded prince recover his kingdom from a grand vizier.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2019

His grand vizier kept the sultan’s death a secret from his soldiers until after their victory, when his body was secreted back to Istanbul.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2016

But the anglophile grand vizier is expected to hold on to his position as head of the Qatar Investment Authority, which is where the money is.

From Newsweek • Jun. 25, 2013

“As your grand vizier, I shall put the machinery in motion that will free the beautiful young bride,” rejoined Mark Heath.

From The Readjustment by Irwin, Will