Khanate

usgb/ˈkɑːneɪt/
noun

The territory or government of a khan.

The khanate was known for its strong leadership and coordination.
Visual representation of "khanate" - the territory or government of a khan

Often appears as...

  • khanate of khiva
  • crimean khanate

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Academic

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Historical Term

Khanate is often used in a historical context, especially when studying regions once ruled by khans.

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The Golden Horde was a Mongol and later Turkicized khanate that controlled parts of Eastern Europe.
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Not Modern

'Khanate' is archaic, it's not used for contemporary political entities but for historic states.

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Today, what used to be the Kazan Khanate is part of Russia.
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Mongol Empire

Khanates were common during the Mongol Empire, it's helpful to connect this term with Mongolian history.

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After Genghis Khan's death, the Mongol Empire was divided into several khanates.
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