kontomanians

Updated: July 8, 2026

The Contomanni or Kontomanians, were probably a Mongal tribe, originally inhabiting the banks of the Konta or Khonda, who had afterwards settled on the banks of the river Ili and lake of Balkash. Forst. How the Nestorians and Mahometans are mixed with Idolaters.

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