Khanate vs. Khaganate — What's the Difference?

A khaganate or khanate was a political entity ruled by a khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. This political entity was typically found on the Eurasian Steppe and could be equivalent in status to tribal chiefdom, principality, kingdom or empire.

An empire comprising several khanates.

The realm of a khan.

The position of a khan.

A region or place ruled by a khan.

Dominion or jurisdiction of a khan.

The position of a khan