Former Liang

Former Liang was a state in Tibet and the west (East Asia) that lasted from c. 301 to 376 CE, about 75 years. The timeline colours it by the language of its rulers: Chinese (Sinitic languages).

One of the Sixteen Kingdoms, held by the Han Chinese Zhang family from Guzang in modern Gansu, mostly as titular vassals of the Eastern Jin. Its start is disputed, but no earlier than Zhang Gui's appointment as inspector in 301. Former Qin conquered it in 376.

See Former Liang on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates

c. 301 to 376 CE

Duration

75 years

Type

State

Region

Tibet and the west, East Asia

Language of its rulers

Chinese

Capital

Guzang

Sources

The dates and description above were checked against Wikipedia: Former Liang.

Became

• Former Qin 351 to 394 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

• 372 Buddhism reaches Korea

Neighbours in East Asia

• Silla c. 57 BCE to 668 CE
• Goguryeo c. 37 BCE to 668 CE
• Baekje c. 18 BCE to 660 CE
• Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
• Eastern Jin 317 to 420 CE
• Western Jin 266 to 316 CE
• Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 645 CE
• Buyeo c. 200 BCE to 494 CE
• Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
• Lelang Commandery 108 BCE to 313 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
• Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 960 CE, North and West Africa
• Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
• Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
• Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
• Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
• Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE, South Asia
• Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia
• Hunnic Empire c. 370 to 469 CE, Europe

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