Argyn
Арғын | |
|---|---|
Tamga used by the Argyn | |
Location of the Argyns c. late 19th–early 20th century, according to M. S. Mukanov | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Akmola, Karaganda, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan, and Pavlodar Regions | |
| Languages | |
| Kazakh | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Middle jüz |
The Argyn (Kazakh: Арғын, romanized: Arğyn) tribe (or clan) is a constituent of the Kazakh ethnicity. The Argyn are a component of the Orta jüz (Орта жүз; "Middle Horde" or "Middle Hundred"). Kazakhs historically consisted of three tribal federations: the Great jüz (or Senior jüz), Middle jüz, and Little jüz (or Junior jüz). Karakhanid scholar Mahmud al-Kashgari glossed Arghu as "ravine between two mountains", because the Arghu country was located between Taraz and Balasagun.