Later Zhou

Later Zhou was a state in North China (East Asia) that lasted from 951 to 960 CE, about 9 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

The last of the Five Dynasties, whose Emperor Shizong began reuniting China. His general Zhao Kuangyin took the throne in a coup in 960 and founded the Song.

See Later Zhou on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 951 to 960 CE
Duration: 9 years
Type: State
Region: North China, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Kaifeng

Came from

Later Han (Five Dynasties) 947 to 951 CE

Became

Northern Song 960 to 1127 CE

Neighbours in East Asia

Northern Song 960 to 1127 CE
Goryeo 918 to 1392 CE
Heian period 794 to 1185 CE
Liao dynasty 916 to 1125 CE
Tibetan era of fragmentation 842 to 1264 CE
Dali Kingdom 937 to 1253 CE
Guiyi Circuit 851 to 1036 CE
Ganzhou Uyghur Kingdom c. 894 to 1028 CE
Wuyue 907 to 978 CE
Southern Han 917 to 971 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
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Later Zhou exist?

951 to 960 CE, about 9 years.

Where was Later Zhou?

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

What language did Later Zhou speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came before Later Zhou?

Later Han (Five Dynasties).

What came after Later Zhou?

Northern Song.