Töleñgıt, Tulenguts[2] (Kazakh: төлеңгіт) — Kazakh clan which has served Khans and Sultans. Not part of any of the Kazakh zhuzes. In the Ulus of the Kazakhs, was a special class and reliable support of the Khans.
Төлеңгіт | |
|---|---|
 Tamga used by the Töleñgıt | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Kazakhstan, Russia | |
| Languages | |
| Kazakh, Russian | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Sunni Islam[1] |
Ethnonym edit
The ethnonym Töleñgıt (Tulengut) was borrowed by the Kazakhs from the Oirats.[3] It related with the Telenguts (Dolonguts) Oirat clan name.[4] Further, the name Telengut comes from the ancient Tiele[5] and Dolange ethnonyms.[6]
History edit
The origin of the Tölengıts is related with the Kalmyks and Dzungars.[7] It is believed that the Tölengıts are an estate of former Dzungar (Kalmyk) prisoners of war, from which the Khan's squad, bodyguards and court servants were later created.[8] There is information that the Töleñgıts of Kenesary Khan got to him from his grandfather Ablai Khan and consisted mainly of Kalmyks.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Chapter 1: Religious Affiliation". The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity. Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2013
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- ^ О деятельности Кенесары Хана по царским документам