Liao dynasty

Liao dynasty was an empire in Mongolian plateau (Central and North Asia) that lasted from 916 to 1125 CE, about 209 years. Its people spoke Mongolic languages (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).

The Khitan empire of Abaoji, which ruled Mongolia and Manchuria and took sixteen prefectures of north China. The Jurchens destroyed it in 1125, and its prince Yelü Dashi fled west to found Kara-Khitai.

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Facts

Dates: 916 to 1125 CE
Duration: 209 years
Type: Empire
Region: Mongolian plateau, Central and North Asia
Language family: Mongolic
Capital: Shangjing

Became

Kara-Khitai 1124 to 1218 CE

Neighbours in Central and North Asia

Kingdom of Khotan c. 200 BCE to 1006 CE
Uyghur Kingdom of Qocho c. 843 to 1335 CE
Kara-Khanid Khanate c. 840 to 1212 CE
Samanid Empire 819 to 999 CE
Khwarazmian Empire 1077 to 1231 CE
Seljuk Empire (Khorasan) 1037 to 1157 CE
Kara-Khitai 1124 to 1218 CE
Afrighid dynasty c. 305 to 995 CE
Yenisei Kyrgyz c. 550 to 1207 CE
Oghuz Yabgu State c. 750 to 1055 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America

Questions

When did Liao dynasty exist?

916 to 1125 CE, about 209 years.

Where was Liao dynasty?

Mongolian plateau, in Central and North Asia. Its capital was Shangjing.

What language did Liao dynasty speak?

Mongolic. This family includes Mongol, Khitan, Oirat.

What came after Liao dynasty?

Kara-Khitai.