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Noyan (from Classical Mongolian 'lord, master') was a title of authority, which was used to refer to civil-military leaders of noble ancestry in the Central Asian khanates. The title was originally used as a title of authority in the Mongol Empire. In modern times, it is used as a given name or surname in Asia.

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  • Pre-Genghisid period
  • Mongol Empire and successor states
  • Qing dynasty
  • Modern Mongolia
  • Religious context
  • Notable Noyons
  • Other meanings
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Noyan (from Classical Mongolian 'lord, master') was a title of authority, which was used to refer to civil-military leaders of noble ancestry in the Central Asian khanates. The title was originally used as a title of authority in the Mongol Empire. In modern times, it is used as a given name or surname in Asia.

==Pre-Genghisid period==

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