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Western Xia

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Also known as Xi Xia, Hsi Hsia, Tangut Empire, Minyak, Dangxiang, Mi-nyak

kingdom or empire in ancient China (1038–1227)

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Western Xia was a kingdom that ruled parts of ancient China for nearly two centuries, from 1038 to 1227. It matters to historians because it represents an important period of multi-ethnic rule in Chinese history, when different cultural groups competed for power and influence in the region.

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Continent: Asia
Capital: Yinchuan
Population: 3000000
Area: 1000000
Form of government: monarchy
Founded by: Emperor Jingzong of Western Xia
Follows: Song

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Commons category: Western Xia Dynasty
topic's main category: Category:Western Xia
inception: 1038-01-01
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1227-01-01
language used: Tangut
native label: 𗴂𗹭𗂧𘜶
official religion: Buddhism
replaced by: Mongol Empire
described by source: History of Liao
ethnic group: Tanguts

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China in AD 1142: Southern Song Jin dynasty Western Xia Western Liao (also known as Qara Khitai) Dali

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