Ulus

An "ulus" is a traditional administrative and social unit used by Mongolian and Turkic peoples, historically functioning as a territorial or tribal jurisdiction. It often represented a community or clan that managed local governance, land, and resources under a leader or khan. The ulus served as both a political division and a social organization, helping to maintain order and identity within larger empires or regions. Today, the term is still used in some contexts to refer to administrative regions or divisions, reflecting its historical role in organizing communities and governance.