Difference between revisions of "Pasas"
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− | '''Pasas''' or '''Pasha''', ([[Greek Language|Greek]] | + | '''Pasas''' or '''Pasha''', ([[Greek Language|Greek]] Πασάς), (Turkish Paşa): Honorary title awarded to high ranking officers of the Ottoman Empire. |
− | In most cases, a pasha was also the Commander-in-Chief of a province or territory. For example: | + | In most cases, a pasha was also the Commander-in-Chief of a province or territory. For example: The Pasas of [[Crete]] were also "Commander-in-Chief" of all Crete. |
− | [[Category:Titles]] | + | [[Category:Ottoman Titles]] |