Dar al-Sultan

Dar al-Sultan is an Arabic term meaning "House of the Sultan," referring to the central royal residence or palace of a sultan or ruler in Islamic and Middle Eastern history. It served as the administrative, political, and ceremonial seat where the ruler conducted state affairs, hosted audiences, and displayed power. Architecturally, these palaces often combined functional spaces with grand, ornate rooms to reflect authority and prestige. While specific Dar al-Sultan structures vary across regions and time periods, they universally symbolize the seat of sovereignty and governance in Islamic states.