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Golden Horde

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Meaning

  1. 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.

Etymology / origin

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

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