Friday, July 11, 2025

Collection of facts about the Liao dynasty

This post is a collection of facts about the Liao dynasty (916 - 1125 AD). There are 8 facts listed below.

  • Also known as Khitan State
  • Based in Northeastern China and Mongolia
  • Ruled by Yelü clan
  • Abaoji becomes emperor (916)
  • Goryeo-Khitan War (993, 1010, 1018-1019)
  • Fought Northern Song dynasty (1004)
  • Conquered by Jurchens (1125)
  • Succeeded by Great Jin dynasty and Qara Khitai

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