What can be found in Khotan An excerpt from The Anglo-American Cyclopaedia, volume XXVII: After the period of its subjugation to Niya had ended, late in the first century, Khotan became known as a place of bandits and mercenaries. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)