宋辽夏金鼎立时期,地处交界地带的鄂尔多斯高原被分割占据,北宋长期控制鄂尔多斯高原南缘地区,辽和金先后对鄂尔多斯高原东部拥有主权。西夏不但稳固地据有鄂尔多斯高原西部地区,还时常根据形势变化与北宋在南部展开争夺。北宋、辽、西夏和金依据形势在当地设置了各自的行政建制。
In the tripartite confrontation of Song, Liao, Tangut and Jin, the Ordos Plateau located at the junctional zone was carved up. The Northern Song occupied the southern edge of the Ordos Plateau for a long period, while Liao and Jin had sovereignty over the eastern part successively. Tangut firmly took over the to the c western hanging region and often fought against the Northern Song Dynasty in the southern area according situation. In accordance with the situation, the four Dynasties set up their respective local administrative systems