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'''Atabeg''' is a [[Turk]]ish title in use during the [[medieval]] [[period]], particularly among the Seljuk Turks. Literally translated as "father of a prince", an Atabeg was a city or provincial [[governor]] who was also charged with the [[foster]]age of a monarch's heir; a '''Vali''' was a governor without the privilege of fosterage (and therefore no direct connection to the royal house). |
'''Atabeg''' is a [[Turk]]ish [[title]] in use during the [[medieval]] [[period]], particularly among the Seljuk Turks. Literally translated as "father of a [[prince]]", an Atabeg was a [[city]] or provincial [[governor]] who was also charged with the [[foster]]age of a [[monarch]]'s [[heir]]; a '''Vali''' was a governor without the privilege of fosterage (and therefore no direct connection to the royal house). |
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An Atabeg was seen as subordinate to the [[Malik]] but superior to a [[Khan]]. There is no direct equivalent to a |
An Atabeg was seen as subordinate to the [[Malik]] but superior to a [[Khan]]. There is no direct equivalent to a [[Europe]]an [[rank]], but in terms of authority, prestige and territorial control they could be equated to a powerful [[Count]] or [[Duke]]. |
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Latest revision as of 09:24, 24 July 2008
Atabeg is a Turkish title in use during the medieval period, particularly among the Seljuk Turks. Literally translated as "father of a prince", an Atabeg was a city or provincial governor who was also charged with the fosterage of a monarch's heir; a Vali was a governor without the privilege of fosterage (and therefore no direct connection to the royal house).
An Atabeg was seen as subordinate to the Malik but superior to a Khan. There is no direct equivalent to a European rank, but in terms of authority, prestige and territorial control they could be equated to a powerful Count or Duke.
