Ishkhan (title)

Ishkhan (Armenian: իշխան) was a feudal title in medieval Armenia, literally meaning prince.[1] The word originates from the Armenian verb ishkhel (Armenian: իշխել), meaning to govern or to rule. The title ishkhan was used both in parallel and in substitute of other Armenian feudal titles, such as nakharar, paron, douks, ter, or melik.[2]

Ishkhan is also an Armenian first name.

References

  1. ↑ Anne Elizabeth Redgate. The Armenians (The Peoples of Europe), 2000, p. 98
  2. ↑ Vahan M. Kurkjian. A History of Armenia. 2003, p.147
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