What is the difference between a sultan and a caliph?
a. sultans are also generals; caliphs are religious leaders
b. ?a sultan rules one country? caliphs are considered successors to the Prophet
c. ?sultans have religious roles, while caliphs are strictly secular rulers
d. there can only be one sultan, but many caliphs
e. ?sultans have to be descended from Muhammad's family, caliphs do not
b
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