ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sultan of Egypt

The Sultan of Egypt was a very powerful person who was in charge of the country called Egypt a long time ago. Imagine the Sultan being like a King, but specifically in Egypt.

The Sultan was considered to be the ruler of the whole country and had lots of responsibilities. They had to make sure that the people were safe and happy, and that the country was running smoothly. If there was any trouble, it was up to the Sultan to fix it.

The Sultan had lots of helpers who made sure that everything was going right. They were called advisors, and they would give the Sultan advice on what to do in certain situations. Some advisors were really good, but others were not so good at their job.

Being a Sultan wasn't always easy, and there were times when the people didn't like what the Sultan was doing. The people would sometimes protest and show their unhappiness. When this happened, the Sultan would have to listen to the people's concerns and try to resolve any issues.

In the past, the Sultan of Egypt was a very important person who had a lot of power. Nowadays, Egypt has a president instead of a Sultan, who is also responsible for making sure the country is safe and prosperous.