1. A king or emperor, especially of Persia or the Ottoman Empire; a ruler of high rank in South Asian or Middle Eastern contexts.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'padishah'

Examples

• The padshah ruled over a vast empire stretching across three continents.
• In Ottoman history, the padshah was considered the supreme authority.
• The padshah's palace was decorated with intricate Persian tiles and marble.
• Local governors answered directly to the padshah in the imperial hierarchy.
• The padshah granted the merchant special trading privileges throughout his realm.