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khanHistorically, the ruler or monarch of a Mongol tribe. Early on a distinction was made between the title of khan and that of khakan, or “great khan.” Later the term khan was adopted by the Seljuq and Khwarezm-Shah dynasties as a title for the highest nobility. Gradually it became an affix to the name of any Muslim property owner. Today it is often used as a surname. khan 1. a. (formerly) a title borne by medieval Chinese emperors and Mongol and Turkic rulers: usually added to a name b. such a ruler 2. a title of respect borne by important personages in Afghanistan and central Asia How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Khanum Sarkissian, a 72-year-old who suffered minor injuries from flying glass as she ran to grab her 6-year-old grandson, described the scene through an Armenian interpreter. Khan also serves as Chairman of the Board, Shaukat Khanum Hospital and Research Center; and is Leader, Tehrik-e-Insaaf, Pakistan. ``This was meant to frighten us, but we will fight on,'' Khan told reporters amid the wreckage at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust Hospital in |
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