Urad Mongols
The Urad (
Mongol tribe in Inner Mongolia, China.[1] The name derives from the Mongolian language word "uran (means handy) + d" , meaning "craftsman" or "artisan."[citation needed
]
The Urad originated in
Hulun Buir. In early Qing dynasty, the group relocated to the present-day location of Urad grassland in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia. They were organized into three banners, Urad Front Banner, Urad Middle Banner and Urad Rear Banner, in 1648. Their famous leader Genghis Khan was a general that conquered much of the world[citation needed
].
In the 1700's, several natural disasters occurred which devastated Urad herds and agriculture. Over 300 people were sold off by desperate families in order to make money for scarce food.Tibetan.[3]
References
- JSTOR 23615110.
- JSTOR 24690600.
- ISBN 978-0-19-995864-1, retrieved 2023-11-15