Qara Khitai (1125 CE – 1218 CE)

Khitan people of the Buddhist faith, fleeing the fall of the Liao dynasty, migrated westward and founded a state in Semirechye and Transoxiana.

Period:: 1125 CE – 1218 CE
Region:: Orta Asya
Type:: empire

They established suzerainty over the Kara-Khanids and the Ghaznavids and were known for their religious tolerance. The state collapsed during Genghis Khan's campaigns in 1218.

Related events

The Battle of Qatwan: The Qara Khitai Defeat the Seljuks · 1141 CE

Frequently asked questions

What was Qara Khitai?: Khitan people of the Buddhist faith, fleeing the fall of the Liao dynasty, migrated westward and founded a state in Semirechye and Transoxiana.
When did Qara Khitai exist?: 1125 CE – 1218 CE
Where was Qara Khitai located?: Orta Asya