👉 The term "khanate" is used in the context of the ancient Persian Empire, specifically in reference to the kingdom or state that existed under the rule of the Persian king Kublai Khan. The Khanate was a centralized administrative and political system that ruled over a vast empire encompassing much of Central Asia from the 14th century until its decline around the mid-16th century. The term "khanate" is derived from the Persian word "khan," which