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caliphate

Islamic form of government

Entityform of government administrative territorial entity typeQ131401

Also known as caliphates · Khalifat · Khilāfah · Khilafat · K̲h̲ilāfa · Islamic caliphate

Instance of: form of government
, administrative territorial entity type
Subclass of: Islamic state
, realm

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A caliphate is an institution or public office under the leadership of an Islamic steward with the title of caliph, a person considered a political–religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a leader of the entire Muslim world (ummah). Historically, the caliphates were polities based on Islam which developed into multi-ethnic trans-national empires.

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Office held by the head of government: caliph
Members / parts: Umayyad Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
Rashidun Caliphate
Ottoman caliphate
Arab Caliphate
Has list: list of Muslim states and dynasties
Position held by head of the organization: caliph

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