Shahs of Barmenistan

The title Shah of Barmenistan (Brmek: ﺑﺮميك شا Brméstánék Shá) was used for centuries by the monarchs of Barmenistan. The title of Shah was first used for the Barmenian monarch in the 2600s, as previous rulers of Barmenia had the official title of Caliph or Sultan, although they were often unofficially referred to as Shahs. The female equivalent of a Shah is a Shahbanu (Brmek: شابان Shábánu). The title is of Aldegarian origin, a legacy of the origin of Jelbic peoples on the continent of Seleya.

The last “official” title-holder was Khagan Kezkai of the Banmek-Sntazed dynasty but his claim was heavily disputed by the self-proclaimed Caliph Abdlmecid Kamék, of the House of Genzi founded by Ahmad's uncle, who also claims the title. The Kamék clan is one of the most important Brmek clans, being the clan of prophet Ahmad; the House of Bunjamín, descending from Ahmad’s brother. After Kezkai abdicated in 3816 the Caliph became the undisputed ruler of Barmenia until his sudden demise in 3820.

The current monarchs of Barmenistan title themselves Sultans, though unofficially they still are called Shahs.