Proper noun
Alternative form of Hotan
The historical region corresponding to modern Hotan.
The historical Kingdom of Khotan.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgHe was one of the earliest Mohamedan conquerors of Kashgar, and it is recorded by Bellew that the pagan ruler of Khotan, who led his force against the Moslems, offered a large reward to the man who could compass the Sultan's death. Source: Internet
Johnson was reprimanded by the British Government for crossing into Khotan without permission and resigned from the Survey. Source: Internet
Sericulture and silk weaving spread to Korea by 200 BCE, to Khotan by 50 CE, and to Japan by about 300 CE. Source: Internet