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Khan

/kˈɑn/
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(noun) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

Queen Elizabeth II is thought to be descended from Genghis Khan via her grandmother.
Kublai Khan is the grandson of Genghis Khan.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The title ____ was historically used by rulers of various Central Asian and Mongol tribes long ago.

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