Eastern Wei

Eastern Wei was a state in North China (East Asia) that lasted from 534 to 550 CE, about 16 years. Its people spoke Mongolic languages (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).

The eastern half of the divided Northern Wei, controlled by the general Gao Huan, whose son replaced it with the Northern Qi.

See Eastern Wei on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 534 to 550 CE
Duration: 16 years
Type: State
Region: North China, East Asia
Language family: Mongolic
Capital: Ye

Came from

Northern Wei 386 to 535 CE

Became

Northern Qi 550 to 577 CE

Neighbours in East Asia

Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
Northern Wei 386 to 535 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Tuyuhun c. 285 to 670 CE
Liang dynasty 502 to 557 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Eastern Wei exist?

534 to 550 CE, about 16 years.

Where was Eastern Wei?

North China, in East Asia. Its capital was Ye.

What language did Eastern Wei speak?

Mongolic. This family includes Mongol, Khitan, Oirat.

What came before Eastern Wei?

Northern Wei.

What came after Eastern Wei?

Northern Qi.