Emirate

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An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir,^[1] a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate.^[2] It can be considered equivalent to a principality in non-Muslim contexts.

Currently in the world, there are three self-described emirates that are independent states (Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Qatar) and a state that consists of a federation of seven emirates (the United Arab Emirates). A great number of previously independent emirates around the world are now part of larger states.

^ "The definition of emirate". Dictionary.com.
^ "What is the difference between an emirate and a caliphate? – Shakuhachi.net". Shakuhachi. 6 August 2020. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2025.