Degei Confederation

The Degei Confederation was a kingdom founded and ruled by Ayanga Khan and his descendants in the 9th century after establishing his dominance over the Degei tribes. The Confederation was an important player in central and southern Dolong for most of its existence. Its history and that of the Degei people are firmly intertwined. It was known as the Ching dynasty during the 9th and 10th centuries and its elites began a process of acculturation with Daxian culture and practices. The state eventually fell under the direct influence of the Qian dynasty and lost its independence by 1355. Most of its former territory is today part of the countries of Daxia, Canpei and Huoxia.