What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old dominion's premier confused about sultanate (5,6)" mean?

The definition is "Old dominion". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PREMIER ("premier") + OMAN (synonym of "sultanate") [anagram: "confused"] = ROMANEMPIRE; definition: "Old dominion's" The answer is ROMAN EMPIRE.

Old dominion's premier confused about sultanate (5,6)

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