Kazakh Khanate (Ninety-Five Theses Map Game)

The Kazakh Khanate (Kazakh: Қазақ хандығы, Qazaq handığı) was a Turkic Kazakh state and a sucessor of the Golden Horde that existed since 1465. It was founded by the sons of Baraq, who was a Khan of the Golden Horde and a descendant of Genghis Khan.

Before Bulat Khan (1465-1523)
Main article: History of Kazakh Khanate

Khan
The Khan is the supreme ruler of the Khanate. According to the old traditions, the Khan is elected by the lords of the Horde, making the Khanate an Elective Monarchy. However, he hold the true power in the governement, unlike western elective monarchy where vassals held powers and independence.

Military
The army of the Khanate is mainly formed of cavalry, which is standard in most hordes. Swords and spears are the main weapons in close combats, while Mongolian bows are the standard ranged weapon. The massive use of cavalry allow the use of rapid tactics and speed attacks on the ennemies.