To maintain control of vast areas, the Mongols formed different khanates. The Golden Horde ruled over Russia and the Chagatai ruled over
A) Russia.
B) Japan.
C) Central Asian domains.
D) India.
E) Korea.

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The Chagatai Khanate was one of the four regional khanates established by the Mongol Empire in Central Asia. It was named after Chagatai Khan, the second son of Genghis Khan, and ruled over a large part of Central Asia, including parts of modern-day Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The Golden Horde, on the other hand, was established in the northwestern part of the Mongol Empire and ruled over much of Russia. Japan, India, and Korea were not part of the Mongol Empire's territories.

To Maintain Control of Vast Areas, the Mongols Formed Different