Khitan people

nomadic people originally from Mongolia and Manchuria
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Khitan or Khitai were a nomadic people in northeastern Asia. They lived in the Mongolian plateau, northeastern China, and Russian Far East.

Khitan people
Khitans
Regions with significant populations
northeastern Asia
Languages
Khitan language
Religion
Animist
Taoism
Buddhism
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Mongol people

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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References

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  1. "The Khitan and the Liao Dynasty". University of Washington. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  2. "Khitan people". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  3. Allworth, Edward; Hambly, Gavin. "History of Central Asia - Khitans, Silk Road, Empires". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved November 15, 2024.