Balhae

Balhae was a state in Manchuria (East Asia) that lasted from 698 to 926 CE, about 228 years. Its people spoke Koreanic languages (Korean kingdoms).

Founded by Dae Jo-yeong, a former Goguryeo general, over Goguryeo refugees and Mohe tribes. It ruled Manchuria and northern Korea with a Tang-style capital and called itself heir to Goguryeo; the Khitans destroyed it in 926.

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Facts

Dates

698 to 926 CE

Duration

228 years

Type

State

Region

Manchuria, East Asia

Language family

Koreanic

Capital

Sanggyeong (Shangjing)

Came from

• Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE

Became

• Liao dynasty 916 to 1125 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

• 755 An Lushan rebellion
• 868 Diamond Sutra printed

Neighbours in East Asia

• Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE
• Goryeo 918 to 1392 CE
• Heian period 794 to 1185 CE
• Unified Silla 668 to 935 CE
• Tibetan Empire 618 to 842 CE
• Liao dynasty 916 to 1125 CE
• Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
• Nanzhao 738 to 902 CE
• Nara period 710 to 794 CE
• Tibetan era of fragmentation 842 to 1264 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
• Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
• Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
• Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America

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