Khalkha Mongols

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The Khalkha (; Mongolian: Халх ᠬᠠᠯᠬ᠎ᠠ [ˈχa̠ɬχ]) have been the largest subgroup of the Mongols in what is now Mongolia since the 15th century. The Khalkha, together with Chahars, Ordos and Tumed, were directly ruled by Borjigin khans until the 20th century. In contrast, the Oirats were ruled by Dzungar nobles and the Khorchins were ruled by Qasar's descendants, and they speak distinct varieties: Oirat and Khorchin. The two original major Khalkha groups were ruled by the direct male line descendants of Dayan Khan. The Baarin, Khongirad, Jaruud, Bayaud and the O'zeed (Ujeed) became the subjects of Dayan Khan's fifth son Achibolod. They formed the Southern Five Khalkhs. Seven northern Khalkha otogs: 1) Jalairs, Olkhonud; 2) Besut, Eljigin; 3) Gorlos, Keregut; 4) Khuree, Khoroo, Tsookhor; 5) Khukhuid, Katagans; 6) Tanghut, Sartuul; and 7) Uriankhai became subjects of Dayan Khan's youngest (could be third) son Gersenji prince (Mongolian: Гэрсэнз Жалайр Хан). Khotogoids are close in culture and...

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