Asked by berlanda

Which statement correctly defines the khanates of the thirteenth century?

Khanates were officials within the Mongolian government.
Khanates were independent areas of the Mongol Empire.
Khanates were royal descendants of Genghis Khan.
Khanates were territories just outside of Mongolia.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Khanates were independent areas of the Mongol Empire.

Explanation: After Genghis Khan's death the empire was divided into separate political units ruled by khans (e.g., the Golden Horde, Chagatai Khanate, Ilkhanate, Yuan).