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Turkic

khaqan

ruler, sovereign

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A medieval Mongol khan receives the formal salute of two armed retainers outside a steppe felt tent.
noun

khan

KAHN/kɑːn/

A ruler or leader in Central Asian societies.

Etymology
khanTurkicruler, sovereign

Khaqan meant “ruler” or “sovereign,” making khan originally a title of governing authority. Its later use as a respectful title broadened that earlier princely meaning.

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