Category:Shah

Shah, n. Etym: [per. shah a king, sovereign, prince. Cf. Checkmate, Chess, pasha.]

Defn: the title of the supreme ruler in certain eastern countries, Especially persia. [written also schah.] Shah nameh. Etym: [per., Book of kings.] A celebrated historical poem written by firdousi, Being the most ancient in the modern persian language. Brande & c.