KHEDIVE Meaning and
Definition
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Khedive (pronounced kuh-deev) is a term derived from the Arabic word "khediva" which means "viceroy". The term typically refers to the former ruler of Egypt during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the country was under the nominal rule of the Ottoman Empire. The khedive was appointed by the Ottoman Sultan to govern Egypt and act as the representative of Turkish sovereignty.
The role and powers of a khedive were similar to that of a viceroy, possessing considerable political, administrative, and military authority. The khedive was responsible for the internal affairs of Egypt including tax collection, law enforcement, and the implementation of policies. They were also in charge of maintaining order, promoting development, and overseeing Egyptian resources.
In addition to their role as a viceroy, the khedives were expected to acknowledge the suzerainty of the Ottoman Emperor and pay tribute to the Ottoman Empire. However, as time went on, the power of the khedives increased, and they started to exert more autonomy and independence in governing Egypt.
The title of khedive was abolished after the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, marking the end of the monarchy in Egypt and the establishment of a republic. Today, the term khedive is mainly used historically to refer to the former rulers of Egypt during the Ottoman period.
Common Misspellings for KHEDIVE
- jhedive
- mhedive
- lhedive
- ohedive
- ihedive
- kgedive
- kbedive
- knedive
- kjedive
- kuedive
- kyedive
- khwdive
- khsdive
- khddive
- khrdive
- kh4dive
- kh3dive
- khesive
- khexive
Etymology of KHEDIVE
The word "khedive" is derived from the Turkish word "hıdiv" or "haydiv", which means "viceroy" or "governor". In the Ottoman Empire, the term was used to refer to the governor of a province or a high-ranking official holding administrative powers over a specific region. The Ottoman Turkish word "hıdiv" originated from the Arabic word "khedive", which has a similar meaning. The title "khedive" was later adopted and used by the Egyptian rulers during the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly under the rule of Muhammad Ali Pasha and his descendants.
Similar spelling words for KHEDIVE
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