The Oirats and the Buryats are classified either as distinct ethno-linguistic groups or as subgroups of Mongols. The Mongols are bound together by a common heritage and ethnic identity, descending …

Nov 29, 2025 · Owing to wars and migrations, Mongols are found throughout Central Asia. Mongols form the bulk of the population of independent Mongolia, and they constitute about one-sixth of the …

Why did the Mongols begin their conquests?

Originating from the Mongolian Plateau, these nomadic warriors, led by the legendary Genghis Khan, forged one of the most expansive empires in the world – the Mongol Empire.

Jun 21, 2019 · Under Genghis Khan, the Mongol army became a technologically advanced force and created the second-largest kingdom in history. A modern mural in Inner Mongolia depicts the …

Today, Mongols reside primarily in Mongolia and Inner Mongolia (a region of China), where traditional nomadic herding, deep reverence for nature, and a rich oral heritage remain integral to their identity.

Mongols[a] are an East Asian ethnic group native to Mongolia and China (Inner Mongolia and other 11 autonomous territories), as well as the republics of Buryatia and Kalmykia in Russia. The Mongols …