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What were the Azerbaijani khanates?
What were the Azerbaijani khanates?
- A series of ancient kingdoms that existed in Azerbaijan before the modern era
- A group of independent states in the Caucasus region (correct)
- A series of powerful empires that ruled over Azerbaijan
- A group of religious leaders who held significant power in Azerbaijan
When did the Azerbaijani khanates exist?
When did the Azerbaijani khanates exist?
- 12th century to 15th century
- 16th century to 18th century
- 18th century to 19th century (correct)
- 19th century to 20th century
Which of the following was NOT an Azerbaijani khanate?
Which of the following was NOT an Azerbaijani khanate?
- Karabakh Khanate
- Sheki Khanate
- Baku Khanate
- Ottoman Empire (correct)
What was the primary reason for the decline of the Azerbaijani khanates?
What was the primary reason for the decline of the Azerbaijani khanates?
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What is a khanate?
What is a khanate?
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Study Notes
Azerbaijani Khanates
- The Azerbaijani khanates were semi-autonomous states that existed in the 18th century in the South Caucasus region.
- They emerged in the 18th century, after the collapse of the Safavid Empire, and continued to exist until the early 19th century.
Characteristics of a Khanate
- A khanate is a feudal state or territory ruled by a khan, a title given to a military ruler or noble.
- In the context of the Azerbaijani khanates, a khan was a local ruler who exercised autonomy over their territory.
Decline of the Azerbaijani Khanates
- The primary reason for the decline of the Azerbaijani khanates was the Russian Empire's expansion into the South Caucasus region.
- The Russian Empire gradually annexed the khanates, leading to their eventual disappearance.
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