Khishigten
The Hishigten (Khalkha-Mongolian: Хишигтэн/Hishigten) are one of the Southern Mongol ethnic groups. Today, they live in Heshigten Banner of China.
Regions with significant populations | |
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Religion | |
Tibetan Buddhism, Shamanism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Mongols, Southern Mongols |
History
They are believed to be the descendants of the Kheshig, the imperial guard of the Mongol Empire.
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See also
- Demographics of China
- Mongols in China
- List of medieval Mongolian tribes and clans
- Southern Mongolian dialect
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