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Karakorum

Karakorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire in central Mongolia, established under Ögedei. It was the seat of the Great Khan. The Chagatai Khanate was subordinate to the Great Khan in Karakorum during Chagatai's lifetime.

Karakorum
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Karakorum. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/karakorum
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