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 Khitans | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| northeastern Asia | |
| Languages | |
| Khitan language | |
| Religion | |
| Animist Taoism Buddhism Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Mongol people |
Khitan or Khitai were a nomadic people in northeastern Asia. They lived in the Mongolian plateau, northeastern China, and Russian Far East.
Historical records first mention the Khitans in the 4th century.[1] From the 10th to early 12th century, the Khitans ruled over Manchuria and parts of northern China.[2]
Khitans were the first people known to speak a Mongolic language (the Khitan language).[3]
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[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ "The Khitan and the Liao Dynasty". University of Washington. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ↑ "Khitan people". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ↑ Allworth, Edward; Hambly, Gavin. "History of Central Asia - Khitans, Silk Road, Empires". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
