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 Mughal Empire
From Babur's victory at Panipat to the sack of Delhi, the Mughals built a wealthy Indian empire whose power rested on conquest, administration, elite integration and court culture before central authority fractured.
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.
