1. wise experienced practical politician involved in management of State affairs   Hint First letter clue   2. ruling family with line of hereditary rulers   First letter clue   3. sculptured figure of person or animal usually the same size as in real life or larger   First letter clue   4. voyage or journey with a definite purpose   First letter clue   5. state of affairs as of some date or event   First letter clue   6. successor of prophet Mohammed; official head of Islam   First letter clue   7. wise and holy person   First letter clue