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 …

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 …

Nov 11, 2019 · The Mongols were pastoral nomads of the Asian steppe who herded sheep, goats, horses, camels, and yaks. These tribes moved according to the seasons and lived in temporary …

Why did the Mongols begin their conquests?

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 …

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.

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 …

Dec 5, 2025 · Mongol empire, empire founded by Genghis Khan in 1206. Originating from the Mongol heartland in the Steppe of central Asia, by the late 13th century it spanned from the Pacific Ocean in …

The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history.