Qiang (historical people)

The Qiang (Chinese: 羌; pinyin: Qiāng; Wade–Giles: Ch'iang) was a name given to various groups of people at different periods in ancient China. The Qiang people are generally thought to have been of Tibetan-Burmese origin, though there are other theories. The Tangut people of Tang, Sung and Yuan dynasties may be of Qiang descent.

Qiang (historical people)

The Qiang (Chinese: 羌; pinyin: Qiāng; Wade–Giles: Ch'iang) was a name given to various groups of people at different periods in ancient China. The Qiang people are generally thought to have been of Tibetan-Burmese origin, though there are other theories. The Tangut people of Tang, Sung and Yuan dynasties may be of Qiang descent.