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| − | '''Malgans''' ([[Malgan language|Malgan]]: ''Melgače'') are an ethnic group from the region of [[ | + | '''Malgans''' ([[Malgan language|Malgan]]: ''Melgače'') are an ethnic group from the region of [[Kavarda]] in [[Terranihil]] who speak [[Malgan]], a [[Gesporian languages|Gesporian language]]. Early Malgans migrated to and settled Kavarda in 1000 BCE. As of 2020, there were about 930,000 Malgans; however, due to the [[Malgan ethnic cleansing]], the population is estimated to have decreased significantly. |
| − | The [[Tundren Empire]] united the Malgans in 515 BCE. It conquered [[Alaia]] and surrounding regions. The Tundrens were at war with the [[Romanyan Empire]] for 60 years until Romanya conquered [[Romanyan Alaia|Alaia]] in 60 BCE. The Tundren Empire fell into civil conflict. The Malgan tribes formed independent states and remained fractured throughout the [[Malgan Warring States]] period. The Kagor tribe united | + | The [[Tundren Empire]] united the Malgans in 515 BCE. It conquered [[Alaia]] and surrounding regions. The Tundrens were at war with the [[Romanyan Empire]] for 60 years until Romanya conquered [[Romanyan Alaia|Alaia]] in 60 BCE. The Tundren Empire fell into civil conflict. The Malgan tribes formed independent states and remained fractured throughout the [[Malgan Warring States]] period. The Kagor tribe united Kavarda into [[Kagoria]] in 350 CE. Kagoria reconquered Alaia but was pushed back to Kavarda by the [[Mutadinun Caliphate]] and then conquered by the [[Zuhraid Caliphate]]. After the fall of the Zuhraid dynasty, Malgan Muslims established the [[Emirate of Mestaga]]. |
Malgans originally practiced the pagan religion of [[Habzism]]. They did so until the spread of Islam in the 8th century. Most Malgans have converted to Sunni Islam, but there exist Jewish and Christian minorities. Habzist traditions continue to influence modern Malgan religious practices. | Malgans originally practiced the pagan religion of [[Habzism]]. They did so until the spread of Islam in the 8th century. Most Malgans have converted to Sunni Islam, but there exist Jewish and Christian minorities. Habzist traditions continue to influence modern Malgan religious practices. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
| − | + | Kavarda is a Romanyanization of the Malgan word melgače. The origin of melgače is disputed. It may mean ''beyond the desert'', possibly referring to Kavarda's location beyond the desert of the Gesporian-speaking people's origin. | |
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | Malgan are a group of people related to [[Acillians]] and thought to be descendant of the proto-Gesporian people. They migrated to | + | Malgan are a group of people related to [[Acillians]] and thought to be descendant of the proto-Gesporian people. They migrated to Kavarda c. 1000 BCE from the [[Terranilian Desert]]. They were originally nomadic pastoralists. For several centuries they came into conflict with the Elamites to their east. |
| − | In 515 BCE, [[Tundre the Great]] founded the [[Tundren Empire]] that arose and united the Malgan tribes. It defeated neighboring civilizations, including the [[Babylonia|Neo-Babylonian Empire]]. The Tundren Empire was one of the largest empires since the [[Ayreoshubic Empire]]. The Tundrens effictively adminisered its holdings in the form of provinces. It built several road systems from | + | In 515 BCE, [[Tundre the Great]] founded the [[Tundren Empire]] that arose and united the Malgan tribes. It defeated neighboring civilizations, including the [[Babylonia|Neo-Babylonian Empire]]. The Tundren Empire was one of the largest empires since the [[Ayreoshubic Empire]]. The Tundrens effictively adminisered its holdings in the form of provinces. It built several road systems from Kavarda to [[Alaia]]. The Empire officially used [[Aramaic]] as the lingua franca to communicate with its linguistically diverse inhabitants. |
| − | The Caelean Coast along with the Tundren Empire's foreign provinces were conquered by the [[Romanyan Empire]] in the 1st century BCE. The empire then collapsed with the dynasty only remaining in control of | + | The Caelean Coast along with the Tundren Empire's foreign provinces were conquered by the [[Romanyan Empire]] in the 1st century BCE. The empire then collapsed with the dynasty only remaining in control of Kavarda for a short while longer. The Malgan tribes formed independent states and remained fractured throughout the [[Malgan Warring States]] period. |
| − | The Kagor tribe united | + | The Kagor tribe united Kavarda into [[Kagoria]] in 350 CE. The ruling elite of the Kagorians had converted to Judaism in the 6th century. The majority of Malgans practiced their native religion of Habzism. The empire conquered surrounding regions including Alaia in 600. Kagoria fought for control of Alaia with the Romanyan Empire and then the [[Mutadinun Caliphate]]. The Mutadinun conquered Alaia in 650 and Kagoria shrunk to only control Kavarda. Then in 709, the [[Zuhraid Caliphate]] conquered Kavarda. |
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
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[[Category:Terranihil]] | [[Category:Terranihil]] | ||
[[Category:Alaia]] | [[Category:Alaia]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Kavarda]] |
[[Category:Ancient Caelean Coast]] | [[Category:Ancient Caelean Coast]] | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 2 September 2022
Melgače | |
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| Total population | |
| 9,500,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Terranihil | 930,000 |
| Languages | |
| Malgan | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Acillians | |
Malgans (Malgan: Melgače) are an ethnic group from the region of Kavarda in Terranihil who speak Malgan, a Gesporian language. Early Malgans migrated to and settled Kavarda in 1000 BCE. As of 2020, there were about 930,000 Malgans; however, due to the Malgan ethnic cleansing, the population is estimated to have decreased significantly.
The Tundren Empire united the Malgans in 515 BCE. It conquered Alaia and surrounding regions. The Tundrens were at war with the Romanyan Empire for 60 years until Romanya conquered Alaia in 60 BCE. The Tundren Empire fell into civil conflict. The Malgan tribes formed independent states and remained fractured throughout the Malgan Warring States period. The Kagor tribe united Kavarda into Kagoria in 350 CE. Kagoria reconquered Alaia but was pushed back to Kavarda by the Mutadinun Caliphate and then conquered by the Zuhraid Caliphate. After the fall of the Zuhraid dynasty, Malgan Muslims established the Emirate of Mestaga.
Malgans originally practiced the pagan religion of Habzism. They did so until the spread of Islam in the 8th century. Most Malgans have converted to Sunni Islam, but there exist Jewish and Christian minorities. Habzist traditions continue to influence modern Malgan religious practices.
Etymology
Kavarda is a Romanyanization of the Malgan word melgače. The origin of melgače is disputed. It may mean beyond the desert, possibly referring to Kavarda's location beyond the desert of the Gesporian-speaking people's origin.
History
Malgan are a group of people related to Acillians and thought to be descendant of the proto-Gesporian people. They migrated to Kavarda c. 1000 BCE from the Terranilian Desert. They were originally nomadic pastoralists. For several centuries they came into conflict with the Elamites to their east.
In 515 BCE, Tundre the Great founded the Tundren Empire that arose and united the Malgan tribes. It defeated neighboring civilizations, including the Neo-Babylonian Empire. The Tundren Empire was one of the largest empires since the Ayreoshubic Empire. The Tundrens effictively adminisered its holdings in the form of provinces. It built several road systems from Kavarda to Alaia. The Empire officially used Aramaic as the lingua franca to communicate with its linguistically diverse inhabitants.
The Caelean Coast along with the Tundren Empire's foreign provinces were conquered by the Romanyan Empire in the 1st century BCE. The empire then collapsed with the dynasty only remaining in control of Kavarda for a short while longer. The Malgan tribes formed independent states and remained fractured throughout the Malgan Warring States period.
The Kagor tribe united Kavarda into Kagoria in 350 CE. The ruling elite of the Kagorians had converted to Judaism in the 6th century. The majority of Malgans practiced their native religion of Habzism. The empire conquered surrounding regions including Alaia in 600. Kagoria fought for control of Alaia with the Romanyan Empire and then the Mutadinun Caliphate. The Mutadinun conquered Alaia in 650 and Kagoria shrunk to only control Kavarda. Then in 709, the Zuhraid Caliphate conquered Kavarda.
