China. Hotan became part of Xinjiang under Qing rule. The prefecture is known for its jade, silk and carpets.

Etymology

Hotan Prefecture is named for its seat, Hotan (or Khotan). The area was originally known as Godana in ancient Sanskrit cosmological texts. The Chinese transcribed the name as ??, pronounced Gudana in Middle Chinese (Yutian in modern Standard Chinese);

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