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How the Sogdian Language Codified the Title of Khan

May 31, 2026
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​The title Khan (and its supreme variant Khagan) represents a fascinating linguistic synthesis born in the Eurasian steppe. While historically associated with nomadic Turkic and Mongolic dynasties, the earliest written records and etymological roots of these titles are deeply intertwined with the Sogdians…

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