• Source: Gorlos Mongols

The Gorlos (Khalkha-Mongolian:Горлос/Gorlos; simplified Chinese: 郭尔罗斯部; traditional Chinese: 郭爾羅斯部) are a Southern Mongol subgroup in Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County, China.




Ethnonym


According to Ochir, ethnonym Gorlos has a common origin with another Mongolian ethnonym Khori.




History


The Gorlos Mongols represents one of the oldest tribes that were part of the Darlikin branch of the Khamag Mongols. In the 12th century they lived on the western slopes of the Khingan ridge in the vicinity of the Khongirad and Ikires tribes. Some of them became part of the Khalkha Mongols and Buryat Mongols.
The Gorlos Mongols living in the territory of Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County in China are descendants of the subjects of Qasar and his descendants.




See also


Demographics of China
List of medieval Mongolian tribes and clans




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Gorlos Mongols
• Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County
• Mongols
• Khongirad
• Khalkha Mongols
• Mongols in China
• Genetic history of East Asians
• Banners of Inner Mongolia
• List of Mongol rulers
• Mongol heartland