Khitan people

Khitan people
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]

References

  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.
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