Khitan people
 | This article does not have any sources. (November 2024) |
 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. From the 10th to early 12th century, the Khitans ruled over Manchuria and parts of northern China.
Khitans were the first people known to speak a Mongolic language (the Khitan language).
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References
- ↑ "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.
