Malik

Malik is a word that means "king" in Arabic.

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It has been used, also in other languages that have adopted Arabic loanwords (mainly, not exclusively, in muslim cultures) for various princely or lower ranks and functions.

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• In (orthodox) Georgia
• In (orthodox) Armenia
• In certain decimally organized muslim armies in India, a high rank under Khan (see that article for details and source) commanding 10.000 horseman

Malik related Images and Photos (experimental)

Orlando Magic v Utah Jazz: Gordon Hayward Malik Allen and Dwight Howard

Philadelphia 76ers v Orlando Magic: Jodie Meeks and Malik Allen