Khishigten
The Hishigten (Mongolian: ᠬᠡᠰᠢᠭᠲᠡᠨ Хишигтэн; simplified Chinese: 克什克腾部; traditional Chinese: 克什克騰部) are one of the Southern Mongol ethnic groups. Today, they live in Heshigten Banner of China.
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| Tibetan Buddhism, Mongolian shamanism | |
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| Mongols, Southern Mongols |
History
They are believed to be the descendants of the Kheshig, the imperial guard of the Mongol Empire.
See also
- Demographics of China
- Mongols in China
- List of medieval Mongolian tribes and clans
- Southern Mongolian dialect
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