What does tughra mean?
A calligraphic monogram or emblem used by the Ottoman sultans, typically consisting of the sultan's name in Arabic script, and often accompanied by other symbols and motifs. It was used as a signature and a symbol of the sultan's authority.
Example
"The tughra on the Ottoman coin was a beautiful example of Islamic calligraphy."
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