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What was another name for the Northern Pictish kingdoms?

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  • Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms

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  • Dál Riata

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The Dál Riata was another name for the Northern Pictish kingdoms. It was a Celtic kingdom that was based in the area that is now Scotland. The kingdom was founded by the Scots, who were a Gaelic-speaking people who came from Ireland. The Scots were able to conquer the Picts and establish their own kingdom in the area.
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