Royal title of old (4)

I believe the answer is:

khan

(Other definitions for khan that I've seen before include "Title given in parts of Asia to important people" , "Imran --, Pakistan's PM" , "Ghengis for one" , "Asian ruler (descendant of Genghis?)" , "Central Asian title of respect" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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