<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">caravanserais</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>khans</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>public accommodations</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>caravan sarais</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>caravansaries</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>caravanserai</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>caravanseries</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>choltries</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>choultries</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>chultries</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>dharmsalas</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>karwan-sarais</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sarai</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sarais</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Stations along caravan routes providing overnight accommodations and facilities for caravans and individuals and their animals; generally characterized by large central courtyards, a single entrance and, often, shops. For Islamic structures of similar function, but in urban contexts and having more mercantile facilities, use "khans."  ]]></note></mads>