Eshva of Ikhan

The Eshva of Ikhan (Ar:𐰊𐰐𐰅), literally translating as "Eternal Ruler" or often known as "Emperor", is the head of the Imperial House and the head of state of Ikhan. Under the current constitution, the Emperor serves as the nominal head of the Imperial Senate and in a diplomatic function for the Nation. Otherwise, he (or she) serves as a "Symbol of the State and Unity of the People". Up until the reign of Khorai II, the Emperor was seen as the head of the Ishitic Religion, though the mentioned example abolished that due to him being a member of the Arashin Christian Church.

Role
The Emperor of Ikhan is the nominal head of the executive branch of Ikhan and the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Military, though they are de-facto held by the Prime Minister. Oaths of allegiance are, due to tradition, made first and foremost to the Emperor and his or her successors and to the state second. The Emperor does not take much of a direct role in the government beyond presiding over the Imperial Senate in times of great need or at the opening and closing of the National Assembly. Most actions made by the Emperor in the government are done through his or her councilors and officers, thusly these actions are made in the name of the Emperor, even when performed personally by the Monarch. The most common duties performed by the Emperor are as follows:


 * Appointment of the Prime Minister as designated by the National Assembly.
 * Appointment of the President of the Supreme Court of Appeals as designated by the cabinet.
 * Opening and Closing of the Imperial Senate.
 * Conduction of Military Parades in Ikhan.
 * Dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies.
 * Performance of diplomatic duties with foreign powers.
 * Awarding of Honors.
 * Granting of Amnesty, commutation of punishment, reprieve, and restoration of rights (can be overturned by the SCA).
 * Receiving foreign ambassadors and ministers.
 * Performance of Ceremonial Functions.

Succession
The title of Eshva was, historically speaking, almost always passed from parent to child, in most cases this being father to son, though two cases of a male emperor passing the title to a daughter exist. Despite this, due to the general opinion of the period during which these two Empresses ruled, they aren't recognized as Eshva in their own right, though there have been calls to recognize the monarchs of that period as of the last decade.

Officially, the Emperor was granted the right to appoint an heir, though in practice they often appointed their firstborn son as the Crown Prince. Nonetheless, there have been a few cases of this practice being undertaken. For instance, Ikos I ve Hailun appointed his brother, Erel III, as the Crown Prince, as well as Aren I ve Sherkoz doing the same with Erel IV.