Liao dynasty

Liao dynasty was an empire in Manchuria (East Asia) that lasted from 916 to 1125 CE, about 209 years. Its people spoke Mongolic languages (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).

The Khitan empire founded by Abaoji, which ruled Manchuria, Mongolia and sixteen prefectures of north China with separate systems for nomads and Chinese. The Song paid it tribute, and the Jurchens destroyed it in 1125.

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Facts

Dates: 916 to 1125 CE
Duration: 209 years
Type: Empire
Region: Manchuria, East Asia
Language family: Mongolic
Capital: Shangjing (Linhuang)

Came from

Balhae 698 to 926 CE

Became

Jin dynasty (Jurchen) 1115 to 1234 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

1044 Gunpowder formula recorded

Neighbours in East Asia

Northern Song 960 to 1127 CE
Goryeo 918 to 1392 CE
Heian period 794 to 1185 CE
Unified Silla 668 to 935 CE
Balhae 698 to 926 CE
Western Xia 1038 to 1227 CE
Jin dynasty (Jurchen) 1115 to 1234 CE
Guge kingdom c. 967 to 1630 CE
Tibetan era of fragmentation 842 to 1264 CE
Dali Kingdom 937 to 1253 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
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 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

Questions

When did Liao dynasty exist?

916 to 1125 CE, about 209 years.

Where was Liao dynasty?

Manchuria, in East Asia. Its capital was Shangjing (Linhuang).

What language did Liao dynasty speak?

Mongolic. This family includes Mongol, Khitan, Oirat.

What came before Liao dynasty?

Balhae.

What came after Liao dynasty?

Jin dynasty (Jurchen).