Khanate
noun
The territory or government of a khan.
The khanate was known for its strong leadership and coordination.
Often appears as...
- khanate of khiva
- crimean khanate
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Academic
noun
The territory or government of a khan.
The khanate was known for its strong leadership and coordination.
Often appears as...
- khanate of khiva
- crimean khanate
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Khanate is often used in a historical context, especially when studying regions once ruled by khans.
The Golden Horde was a Mongol and later Turkicized khanate that controlled parts of Eastern Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern
'Khanate' is archaic, it's not used for contemporary political entities but for historic states.
Today, what used to be the Kazan Khanate is part of Russia.
Pro Tip 3/3Mongol Empire
Khanates were common during the Mongol Empire, it's helpful to connect this term with Mongolian history.
After Genghis Khan's death, the Mongol Empire was divided into several khanates.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Khanate is often used in a historical context, especially when studying regions once ruled by khans.
The Golden Horde was a Mongol and later Turkicized khanate that controlled parts of Eastern Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern
'Khanate' is archaic, it's not used for contemporary political entities but for historic states.
Today, what used to be the Kazan Khanate is part of Russia.
Pro Tip 3/3Mongol Empire
Khanates were common during the Mongol Empire, it's helpful to connect this term with Mongolian history.
After Genghis Khan's death, the Mongol Empire was divided into several khanates.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Khanate is often used in a historical context, especially when studying regions once ruled by khans.
The Golden Horde was a Mongol and later Turkicized khanate that controlled parts of Eastern Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern
'Khanate' is archaic, it's not used for contemporary political entities but for historic states.
Today, what used to be the Kazan Khanate is part of Russia.
Pro Tip 3/3Mongol Empire
Khanates were common during the Mongol Empire, it's helpful to connect this term with Mongolian history.
After Genghis Khan's death, the Mongol Empire was divided into several khanates.
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History vs. Tamerlane...
He was assassinated, and Timur seized power! They may have been friends, but he was a corrupt man who alienated a lot of people. Timur was right to oust him. Afterward, he managed to reunite most of the khanate’s territories
Video examples
History vs. Tamerlane...
He was assassinated, and Timur seized power! They may have been friends, but he was a corrupt man who alienated a lot of people. Timur was right to oust him. Afterward, he managed to reunite most of the khanate’s territories
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Quote examples
Tim Cope
Australian Author
Bakhchisaray was formerly the capital of the Crimean khanate and once an important crossroad of the Silk Road, where traders met from across the Black Sea, the steppes of Central Asia, Russia, and eastern Europe.
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Tim Cope
Australian Author
Bakhchisaray was formerly the capital of the Crimean khanate and once an important crossroad of the Silk Road, where traders met from across the Black Sea, the steppes of Central Asia, Russia, and eastern Europe.
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