The Tangut people were an ethnic group that primarily inhabited the region of present-day Ningxia in north-central China. They are best known for establishing the Western Xia dynasty in the 11th century, which lasted until the 13th century. The Tangut people developed their own unique language and script, contributing to the cultural and political landscape of the time. The Tangut society was influenced by Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, which shaped their religious practices and governance. Their capital, Xixia, became a center of trade and culture, facilitating interactions with neighboring regions. The dynasty ultimately fell to the Mongol Empire in the 1200s, leading to the decline of the Tangut people.