History glossary
Shah
a Persian royal title meaning king.
- Category
- Royal title
- Region
- Persia
- Date range
- Ancient and medieval periods
What it means
Shah is a Persian royal title meaning king. In this story, the Sasanian shahs were the Persian rulers whose empire collapsed during the early Muslim conquests.
Stories using this term
The Rise of Islam
From Muhammad's first revelations to the early caliphates, Islam grew from a Meccan message into a civilisation spanning Africa, Asia and Europe.
The Mongol Empire
From scattered steppe tribes to the largest contiguous empire in history, the Mongols reshaped Eurasia through conquest, terror, and trade.
