👉 Sultanist is a term used in Arabic literature and culture, specifically in the works of Ibn Battuta, an Arab traveler who traveled to Mecca. The term translates as "the Sultan's person" or "the Sultan's character." It refers to someone who has become a ruler through their own authority rather than through political alliances or dynastic succession. In this context, a "sultanist" could be a person who is considered to have achieved great power and influence, whether it comes