Emperor Taizong of Liao, personal name Yaogu, sinicised name Yelü Deguang, courtesy name Dejin, was the second emperor of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty of China.
Hammer, Liao dynasty
The Khitan people were a historical nomadic people from Northeast Asia who, from the 4th century, inhabited an area corresponding to parts of modern Mongolia, Northeast China and the Russian Far East.
Depiction of Khitans by Hugui (胡瓌, 9th/10th century), hunting with eagles
Khitans eating. Tomb mural, Chifeng city, Inner Mongolia
Liao dynasty tomb relief of Khitans and their baggage cart
Liao dynasty in 1025