khanate

• Nom désignant le territoire ou les possessions gouvernés par un khan, ainsi que la fonction ou la dignité de khan.

A noun referring to the territory or domain ruled by a khan, or the office or position of a khan.

1. Territory ruled by a khanC1formal

   The area or region governed by a khan, a historical ruler in Central Asia and Mongolia.

   Khanat

   • The Mongol Empire was divided into several khanates after Genghis Khan's death.
   • The Khanate of Bukhara was a major center of trade and culture.
   • He traveled across the vast khanate to deliver his message.

2. Position or rank of a khanC1formal

   The office, authority, or status of being a khan.

   Dignité de khan

   • He ascended to the khanate after his father's death.
   • The khanate was passed down through the royal family.
   • She studied the history of the khanate in Central Asia.