Later Zhao

Later Zhao was a state in North China (East Asia) that lasted from 319 to 351 CE, about 32 years. Its people spoke Unknown or undeciphered languages (Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages).

A kingdom founded by Shi Le of the Jie people, who rose from slavery to rule most of north China. It collapsed amid massacres after the general Ran Min seized power.

See Later Zhao on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 319 to 351 CE
Duration: 32 years
Type: State
Region: North China, East Asia
Language family: Unknown or undeciphered
Capital: Xiangguo, later Ye

Came from

Han Zhao 304 to 329 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
Eastern Jin 317 to 420 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Buyeo c. 200 BCE to 494 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Tuyuhun c. 285 to 670 CE
Former Qin 351 to 394 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 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
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

Questions

When did Later Zhao exist?

319 to 351 CE, about 32 years.

Where was Later Zhao?

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

What language did Later Zhao speak?

Unknown or undeciphered. This family includes Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages.

What came before Later Zhao?

Han Zhao.