The political power of the khans was based on

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The political power of the khans was based on indirect rule through the leaders of allied tribes, rather than a tightly structured imperial framework or an extension of the traditional Turkish urban kingship. The khans also did not have a shamanistic belief in the divinity of the ruler, as they were often seen as political and military leaders. While there were educated bureaucrats in the Mongol Empire, this idea was borrowed from the Persian and Chinese administrative systems, rather than being a foundation of the khans' political power. Therefore, B is the most accurate choice.

The Political Power of the Khans Was Based on