Emir

Emir (/əˈmɪər, eɪˈmɪər, ˈeɪmɪər/; Arabic: أمير ʾamīr [ʔæˈmiːr] (listenⓘ), also transliterated as amir, is a word of Arabic origin that can refer to a male monarch, aristocrat, holder of high-ranking military or political office, or other person possessing actual or ceremonial authority.

In contemporary usage, "amir" is also sometimes used as either an honorary or formal title for the head of an Islamic, or Arab (regardless of religion) organisation or movement.

In recent years, the title has been gradually replaced by "king" by contemporary hereditary rulers who wish to emphasize their secular authority under the rule of law.

Originally simply meaning "commander", it came to be used as a title of leaders, governors, or rulers of smaller states.

In the imperial army of Qajar Persia: The following posts referred to "amir" under medieval Muslim states include: In the former Kingdom of Afghanistan, Amir-i-Kabir was a title meaning "great prince" or "great commander".