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khan

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Noun

  1. A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
  2. An Ottoman sultan.
  3. A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.
  4. Synonym of caravanserai (particularly in Middle Eastern contexts)
  5. Synonym of fonduk (“inn or hotel in Middle Eastern contexts”).

Proper noun

  1. A male given name used extensively among Muslims of South Asia.
  2. A surname derived from the given name.

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