khan
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When Mongke’s brother Kublai succeeded him as great khan, the empire was beginning to divide into those who preferred the old nomadic ways and those who had adopted a settled lifestyle of wealth and trade.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Montesquieu’s disdain for absolute authority undoubtedly influenced his view of the great khan.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
London Mayor Sadiq khan said he was “heartbroken” by the news.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2021
In the statue, the first large-scale rendition in the U.S. of the sacred figure, Mary is depicted standing on a cloud, wearing a traditional Vietnamese ao dai dress and khan dong hat.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2021
Aziz began to feel that her mother had also left her, and would only return with the khan.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
Vocabulary lists containing khan
Chinese History - Introductory
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Civilizations of East Asia and Southeast Asia, Lessons 1–3
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Chinese History - Middle School and High School
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