In the Ottoman times, some court functionaries and leaders of organizations like bazaar or the janissary units were entitled to the agha title. In rural communities, this term is used for people who own …

Agha, also Aga (from Turkish: ağa "chief, master, lord", [2] Persian: آقا‎), as a title for a civilian or military officer, or often part of such title, was placed after the name of certain military functionaries in the …

Sep 21, 2025 · Agha (also spelled Aga) is a term of respect and title mainly used throughout the Middle Eastern cultures, particularly within the Ottoman Empire. It historically referred to military leaders, …

Agha is a title of respect or honor used in various parts of the Middle-East and Central Asia, specifically in Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It is often used to refer to a high-ranking officer, …

Nov 15, 2025 · agha (plural aghas) An honorific for high officials used in Turkey and certain Muslim countries.

Dec 28, 2025 · The Turkish word ağa (agha) means “ruler, elder brother,” and in Ottoman times also “master, leader.” The term can also refer to a landowner or a butler in a household. ...

In the Ottoman times, some court functionaries and leaders of organizations like bazaar or the janissary units were entitled to the agha title. In rural communities, this term is used for people who own …

Agha may refer to: Agha (actor) (1914–1992), Indian film actor and producer Agha Siraj Durrani (1953–2025), Pakistani politician Jalal Agha (1945–1995), son of the actor Agha, Indian actor and …

Agha, also Aga (Ottoman Turkish: أغا, Persian: آقا āghā "chief, master, lord" [2]), as an honorific title for a civilian or military officer, or often part of such title, was placed after the name of certain civilian or …

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