Later Yan

Later Yan was a state in North China (East Asia) that lasted from c. 384 to 409 CE, about 25 years. The timeline colours it by the language of its rulers: Mongolic (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).

Murong Chui, of the Xianbei Yan house, rebelled against Former Qin and restored Yan in 384. Its capital was Zhongshan in Hebei until a Northern Wei invasion in 396 reduced it to Liaoning and northeastern Hebei, ruled from Longcheng. It ended in 407 or 409.

See Later Yan on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: c. 384 to 409 CE
Duration: 25 years
Type: State
Region: North China, East Asia
Language of its rulers: Mongolic
Capital: Zhongshan, then Longcheng

Sources

The dates and description above were checked against Wikipedia: Later Yan.

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
Northern Wei 386 to 535 CE
Eastern Jin 317 to 420 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 645 CE
Buyeo c. 200 BCE to 494 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Tuyuhun c. 284 to 670 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 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
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Later Yan exist?

c. 384 to 409 CE, about 25 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Later Yan?

North China, in East Asia. Its capital was Zhongshan, then Longcheng.

What language did the rulers of Later Yan speak?

Mongolic. This family includes Mongol, Khitan, Oirat.