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'''''Khal''''' is a title that the [[Dothraki]] use to designate the leader of a ''[[khalasar]]'', the nomadic groupings upon which their society is based. 

The ''khal'' leads the ''khalasar'' and its various ''[[khas]]''. The ''khal'' is usually considered the strongest or fiercest of a ''khalasar''; he must be a ruthless and cunning warrior to deal with any who challenge his authority or get in his way. It is said that if a ''khal'' cannot ride, he cannot lead.

''Khals'' keep trusted companions and guards known as [[bloodrider]]s, who follow the ''khal'' everywhere, even in death. If their ''khal'' falls in battle, the bloodriders live only long enough to avenge his death. They refer to each other as “Blood of my Blood” as a sign of respect and the closeness of their bond.

A ''khal's'' wife is called a ''[[khaleesi]]'', while his heir to a ''khalasar'' is named the ''[[khalakka]]''.{{Ref|aGoT|36}} When a ''khal'' dies, his ''khaleesi'' joins the ''[[dosh khaleen]]'' in [[Vaes Dothrak]]. Even the mightiest ''khals'' bow down before the authority and wisdom of the ''dosh khaleen''.{{Ref|aGoT|36}}

==Known ''Khals''==
* Khal {[[Bharbo]]}.
** Khal {[[Drogo]]}, his son and ''khalakka'', became ''khal'' at a young age and commanded the largest ''[[khalasar]]'' in his time.
* Khal [[Jhaqo]], once ''[[ko]]'' to Drogo, now ''khal'' in his own right.
* Khal [[Pono]], once ''ko'' to Drogo, now a ''khal'' of rising strength. 
* Khal [[Moro]], attended [[Daenerys Targaryen]]'s presentation to Khal Drogo in [[Pentos]].
* Khal [[Jommo]], one of those who proclaimed [[Rhaego]] the [[stallion who mounts the world]] in [[Vaes Dothrak]]. 
* Khal {[[Ogo]]}, also was at Vaes Dothrak. Later fought and was killed by Drogo in [[Lhazar]].
** Khal {[[Fogo]]}, son and ''[[khalakka]]'' of Ogo. Slain by Drogo just after his father's death.
* Khal [[Zekko]], who periodically threatens [[Qohor]].
* Khal [[Motho]], an old ''khal'' with an aging ''khalasar''. 

===Historical ''Khals''===
* Khal [[Temmo]], who lost the [[Three Thousand of Qohor|Battle of the Three Thousand]].
* Khal [[Onqo]], who made incursions into the [[Ibbenese]] territories, only to be killed in a battle that utterly destroyed his ''khalasar''.
** Khal [[Dhako]], known as ''the Dragon of the North'', his grandson, who's ''khalasar'' was broken by the younger Khal Temmo, who took the elder captive and fed him to the flames after cutting off body parts and roasting them before his eyes, after first burning his wives and sons.
* Khal [[Zeggo]], who sacked the city of [[Vaes Graddakh|Sarys]], the last city of the [[Kingdom of Sarnor]] to fall to the [[Dothraki]].
* Khal [[Loso]], known as ''Loso the Lame'', one of the four ''khals'' that fought in the [[Field of Crows]]. When the [[Tall Men|Sarnori]] pursued Khal Haro's feigned retreating riders, Loso's ''khalasar'' attacked from the rear. Less than a fortnight later, Loso sacked [[Vaes Khewo|Sarnath]] and put the city to the torch.
* Khal [[Zhako]], one of the four ''khals'' that fought in the Field of Crows. When the Sarnori pursued Khal Haro's feigned retreating riders, Zhako's ''khalasar'' attacked from the south.
* Khal [[Qano]], one of the four ''khals'' that fought in the Field of Crows. When the Sarnori pursued Khal Haro's feigned retreating riders, Qano's ''khalasar'' attacked from the north.
* Khal [[Haro]], one of the four ''khals'' that fought in the Field of Crows. When the Sarnori [[chariot]]s smashed the center of the Dothraki horde. Haro was trampled and killed, causing his ''khalasar'' to rout. However, the retreat was feigned. Haro's riders turned back on the pursuing Sarnori, raining arrows down on them, while the other ''khals'' surrounded the force on all sides.
* Khal [[Horro]], who slew Khal Moro and took control of his ''khalasar'', and daughter for himself. The last great ''khal''.
* Khal [[Mengo]], who united all Dothraki tribes and ''khalasars'' under his rule, becoming the first great ''khal''.
** Khal [[Moro (Century of Blood)|Moro]], his son and the second great ''khal''.

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