Etymology
The word "sultana" comes from the Arabic word "sultanah," which is the feminine form of "sultan."
Meaning and Origin
A sultana is a woman who is married to a sultan and shares the title of ruler. The term "sultana" is typically used to refer to the wife or chief consort of a sultan, who may have other wives and concubines.
In the Ottoman Empire, the sultan's chief consort was known as the "haseki sultan." She held a high rank and often had significant influence over state affairs. Other wives and concubines were referred to as "kadinlar" or "kalfas."
The term "sultana" has also been used in other parts of the Muslim world, such as India and Persia, to refer to the female ruler of a sultanate.
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