Pasha

A Pasha, also called a Basha in the cities below the Alhambra River, is a title granted to the governors, generals, dignitaries, and ambassadors in Sraebadah. It serves a function similar to Neravian peerage and is one of the highest titles in the Empire.
Coming from the Kahlyese word for "Chief", the title is most often given to those who will serve counsel to the Sultan or his Emir. Both the Sultan and the sitting Emir have the ability to grant the rank. Pasha is not an inherited title and must be earned by every person who holds it on their own.
A Pasha ranks above a Bey and the Aghas but below the Khedives and Viziers.
The sons of a Pasha were styled Pashazada or Pashazade, which means just that: son of the Pasha.

Notable Pashas

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Qualifications

Successful shows of leadership in diplomacy, military campaigns, or province governing.

Requirements

A Pasha must be able to read and write Sraebadahn, Kahlyese, and Suli. They also must be versed in arithmetic and astrology, to better guide their Shah and Emir.

Duties

Pasha's can govern territories, advices the Emir's, advise the Shah, serve as military generals, diplomats and ambassadors.

Benefits

Pasha's are granted a wife with lands if they do not already have one, allowed to foster children for other noble families, and be seated amongst the other gentry at court matters.  A Pasha secures his families future with his salary, which allows him to provide his children with a stable life.

Accoutrements & Equipment

Upon being granted the title, a Pasha is given a Royal Seal, indicating his ability to make decisions in the name of the Emir of his Provence.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

A Pasha can be removed for breaking the laws of the lands, most notably the Three Freedoms. He is retired to his estate with his family, still allowed to converse with other Pasha's and gentry, but is regulated to that of an advisor. He will no longer make decisions, but can advise sitting Pasha's, and most commonly Aghas, in the course of their duty.

Form of Address

Your Excellency

Alternative Naming

Basha, Pasa,

Source of Authority

The Shah or the Emirs

Length of Term

For Life or Until Removed

Reports directly to

Emir