» This article is about Tarkhan, an ancient Turkic title. For other uses, see Tarkan (disambiguation) Tarkhan, Tarkhaan, or Tarqan (達干) طرخان is an ancient Turkic title, apparently related to the title khan. History It was used among the Turks, Mongols, and other steppe people, and was a high rank in the army of Tamerlane. Tarkhans commanded military contingents (roughly of regimental size under the Khazar khan) and were, roughly speaking, genera… (More on Tarkhan)