Liang dynasty

Liang dynasty was a state in South China and Taiwan (East Asia) that lasted from 502 to 557 CE, about 55 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

Emperor Wu of Liang reigned for 47 years and became a devout Buddhist patron. The rebellion of Hou Jing in 548 wrecked Jiankang and the dynasty.

See Liang dynasty on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 502 to 557 CE
Duration: 55 years
Type: State
Region: South China and Taiwan, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Jiankang

Came from

Southern Qi 479 to 502 CE

Became

Chen dynasty 557 to 589 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
Chen dynasty 557 to 589 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
First Turkic Khaganate 552 to 603 CE, Central and North Asia

Questions

When did Liang dynasty exist?

502 to 557 CE, about 55 years.

Where was Liang dynasty?

South China and Taiwan, in East Asia. Its capital was Jiankang.

What language did Liang dynasty speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came before Liang dynasty?

Southern Qi.

What came after Liang dynasty?

Chen dynasty.