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khan

/kɑːn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A title for a ruler or chief in Central Asia and the Middle East from the 13th to the 18th century.

    - "Genghis Khan was the greatest Mongol emperor."
    - "The Khan ruled over a vast empire."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɑːn/



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  2. /kɑːn/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454120"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with khan
man , van , tan
Variants
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khan , khans , Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi , Imran Khan , Imran Khan Niazi , Khan , Khan Niazi , Niazi , Han-t'eng-ko-li , Hantengri , Khan Tangiri , Khan-Tengri , Khan Yunis , Aga Khan III , Aga Khan IV , Genghis Khan , Kublai Khan
Etymology
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Derived from the Turkic word 'khan' meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'.

Trivia
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  1. The Mongol Khanate was the largest contiguous empire in history.

  2. The Mongols were known for their military conquests, spreading their empire from China to Europe.

  3. Genghis Khan was known for his military prowess and his ability to unite the Mongol tribes under his rule.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mongol Empire: The Mongol Empire was a vast empire that existed from the 13th to the 14th centuries, with the Khans as its rulers.

  2. Genghis Khan: Genghis Khan was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire in 1206.

Culture
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The Khans were powerful military and political leaders who ruled over large territories in Central Asia and the Middle East from the 13th to the 18th centuries. They were known for their military prowess, cultural achievements, and religious tolerance.

How to Memorize "khan"

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