<P> Rohan ( from Sindarin Rochand ) is a kingdom in J.R.R. Tolkien 's fantasy setting of Middle - earth . It is mainly a grassland , and lies north - west of its ally Gondor , and further north - west of Mordor , the realm of Sauron , their enemy ( see maps of Middle - earth ) . It is inhabited by the Rohirrim , a people of herdsmen and farmers who are well known for their horses and cavalry . Rohan is also referred to as Riddermark or the Mark . The realm is of significant importance in the author 's book , The Lord of the Rings . Much of the background of Rohan is grounded in Anglo - Saxon tradition . </P>
<P> Rohan ( from Sindarin Rochand ) is a kingdom in J.R.R. Tolkien 's fantasy setting of Middle - earth . It is mainly a grassland , and lies north - west of its ally Gondor , and further north - west of Mordor , the realm of Sauron , their enemy ( see maps of Middle - earth ) . It is inhabited by the Rohirrim , a people of herdsmen and farmers who are well known for their horses and cavalry . Rohan is also referred to as Riddermark or the Mark . The realm is of significant importance in the author 's book , The Lord of the Rings . Much of the background of Rohan is grounded in Anglo - Saxon tradition . </P>
where is rohan in lord of the rings
where is rohan in lord of the rings
north - west of its ally Gondor
north - west of its ally Gondor