The mystery of the mysterious disappearance of the Khitan, once a glorious dynasty in Chinese history, has been haunting future generations. So, where are the Khitan descendants now? What is their history?
Khitan, originated from the Donghu Xianbei tribe, in 907 AD, Yelu Abaoji became the leader of the Khitan tribal alliance, and established the Khitan state in 916. Under the leadership of Yelu Abaoji, the Khitan state gradually grew stronger, and in 947 it changed its name to "Liao", becoming an important dynasty in Chinese history. However, in 1125 AD, the Liao Dynasty was destroyed by the Jin Dynasty, and the Khitan Dynasty has since disappeared into history.
There are various theories about the whereabouts of the Khitan descendants in history. One theory holds that after the fall of the Liao Dynasty, the Khitans surrendered to the Jin Dynasty and integrated into the Jurchens; Some fled westward and merged with the local tribes to form new peoples. Another theory is that after the fall of the Liao Dynasty, the Khitans fled to today's Inner Mongolia, Northeast China and the Russian Far East, and gradually formed the modern Daur and Khitan ethnic groups.
However, none of these claims have completely demystified the Khitan descendants. In fact, the distribution of Khitan descendants may be much wider than we think. In today's China, Mongolia, Russia and other places, it is possible that the Khitan descendants are inhabited.
They may have integrated into other ethnic groups, or they may still retain the traditional Khitan culture and customs.
Nowadays, the study of Khitan descendants has become an interdisciplinary topic. Through historical, anthropological, genetic, and other research methods, we may be able to gain a deeper understanding of the history and current situation of Khitan descendants. This will not only help us uncover the mystery of the mysterious disappearance of the Khitan Dynasty, but also help us better understand and understand the pluralistic and integrated Chinese nation.
In conclusion, the mysterious disappearance of the Khitan Dynasty is a fascinating historical mystery. What are the descendants of the Khitan now? What is their history? These questions still need to be explored and studied.