Abstract
The Kara-Khitan Khanate or Western Liao (1124–1218) ruled in Central Asia in the period that preceded the rise of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan. Founded by Khitan refugees who escaped from north China when the Jurchen Jin dynasty vanquished the Khitan Liao dynasty (907–1125), the sinicized Buddhist nomads ruled over a mostly Muslim and sedentary population in rare harmony. The Kara-Khitan multicultural empire combined Chinese, Inner-Asian, and Islamic elements, a blend that served as a precedent for Mongol rule.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Encyclopedia of Empire |
| Publisher | wiley |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118455074 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118440643 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. All rights reserved.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
-
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- 1124–1307 CE
- Central Asia
- China
- Islam
- Khitan
- Mongols
- multiculturalism
- nomads
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Kara-Khitan Khanate (Western Liao)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
- APA
- Author
- BIBTEX
- Harvard
- Standard
- RIS
- Vancouver