# Sultán — The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám character guide

> Sultán in The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám by Omar Khayyám.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Title for a ruler, appearing in quatrains as a symbol of power.

## Relationships

### [Bahrám](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rub_iy_t_of_omar_khayy_m_se/characters/bahram)

_social_

Bahrám is a legendary king and the Sultán is a ruler, linked by historical power and the futility of earthly glory.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rub_iy_t_of_omar_khayy_m_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the ruler whose turret is struck by the shaft of light from the Sun.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rub_iy_t_of_omar_khayy_m_se/chapters/xi)

Referenced as a figure whose rank is forgotten in the liminal space between desert and sown.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rub_iy_t_of_omar_khayy_m_se/chapters/xvii)

Represented as successive rulers who abide their destined hour and then pass away.

### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rub_iy_t_of_omar_khayy_m_se/chapters/xlv)

The Sultán is depicted as a transient guest in the tent of life, destined for the realm of Death.

### [LX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rub_iy_t_of_omar_khayy_m_se/chapters/lx)

Referenced as 'the mighty Mahmúd, Allah-breathing Lord' who vanquishes fears and sorrows.

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