The Sultan is the benevolent ruler of Agrabah and the father of Princess Jasmine. The Sultan's primary concerns are the welfare of his daughter and his people. As such, he devotes himself to pairing Jasmine with an upstanding heir so that his family and kingdom will be secure long after his passing. The Sultan is generally very childish and pompous, but extremely kind at his core. Soft-spoken and gentle, he is a direct foil to the fiery and no-nonsense Jasmine. Though he dearly loves Jasmine, he is initially frustrated due to her constant rejection of potential suitors and pushes her to choose a husband. However, he explains his actions regarding the subject as arising from a need to make certain that Jasmine is taken care of and provided for, as he is starting to get up in years. In relation to this, the Sultan, like the other main characters, is trapped in one way or another. For the Sultan, he is trapped by his need to uphold an outdated law, and by doing so, he risks both Jasmine's free will and the loving relationship they share. The Sultan also prides himself on being an excellent judge of character. However, contrary to his own belief, he is rather gullible. Aside from his childish mind, he has shown to be a worthy ruler, knowing when to put his power into good use and can be strict and forceful on rare occasions.