noun
- Plural of agha; a Turkish or Ottoman military commander, official, or person of high rank.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'agas'
Examples
- The Ottoman aghas governed the provinces with considerable authority.
- Several aghas gathered to discuss military strategy during the campaign.
- The aghas were responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining order in their regions.
- Historical records describe the aghas as powerful landowners and administrators.
- The sultan appointed new aghas to strengthen control over distant territories.