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Golden Horde

Golden Horde proper noun: a medieval Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century and originating as the northwestern sector of the Mongol Empire; at its maximum extent covering large parts of modern Russia as well as modern Ukraine.

Proper noun

the Golden Horde

  1. (historical) A medieval Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century and originating as the northwestern sector of the Mongol Empire; at its maximum extent covering large parts of modern Russia as well as modern Ukraine.
    • In that year all the sons of Juchi except Tuka Timur went to assist at the inauguration of Ogotai Khan, and he was left behind in charge of the Golden Horde.1880, H. H. Howorth, History of the Mongols: From the 9th to the 19th Century, Longmans, Green, and Company, page 199
    • As the last Khan of the Golden Horde watched in senile befuddlement, the great silver bird issued a terrible battlecry and began to move.1970, Norman Spinrad, The Last Hurrah of the Golden Horde, Doubleday, →ISBN

Golden Horde meaning in Hindi, Arabic, Persian and Vietnamese

Golden Horde in Hindi

the Mongol khanate
सुनहरा उर्दू sunahrā urdū

Golden Horde in Arabic

the Mongol khanate
الْقَبِيلَة الذَّهَبِيَّة al-qabīla aḏ-ḏahabiyya

Golden Horde in Persian

the Mongol khanate
اردوی زرین orduy-e zarrin

Golden Horde in Vietnamese

the Mongol khanate
Kim Trướng hãn quốc

Origin of Golden Horde

A reference to the gold-hung palace-tent (orda) of the Great Khan, whence all power was derived.

Questions about Golden Horde

What does Golden Horde mean?
Golden Horde means a medieval Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century and originating as the northwestern sector of the Mongol Empire; at its maximum extent covering large parts of modern Russia as well as modern Ukraine.
What is Golden Horde in Hindi?
Golden Horde in Hindi is सुनहरा उर्दू (sunahrā urdū). See Golden Horde meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Golden Horde?
Golden Horde is a proper noun.

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