Nanzhao

Nanzhao was a state in South China and Taiwan (East Asia) that lasted from 738 to 902 CE, about 164 years. Its people spoke Tibeto-Burman languages (Tibetan, Burmese, Newar, Pyu, Tangut).

A kingdom of Yunnan that united six principalities around Erhai lake, defeated Tang armies in the 750s and raided Sichuan and Pyu Burma. A minister's coup ended the royal line in 902.

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Facts

Dates: 738 to 902 CE
Duration: 164 years
Type: State
Region: South China and Taiwan, East Asia
Language family: Tibeto-Burman
Capital: Taihe, later Yangjumie (Dali)

Became

Dali Kingdom 937 to 1253 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

755 An Lushan rebellion
868 Diamond Sutra printed

Neighbours in East Asia

Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE
Heian period 794 to 1185 CE
Unified Silla 668 to 935 CE
Balhae 698 to 926 CE
Tibetan Empire 618 to 842 CE
Nara period 710 to 794 CE
Tibetan era of fragmentation 842 to 1264 CE
Guiyi Circuit 851 to 1036 CE
Ganzhou Uyghur Kingdom c. 894 to 1028 CE
Later Baekje and Taebong 892 to 936 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
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America

Questions

When did Nanzhao exist?

738 to 902 CE, about 164 years.

Where was Nanzhao?

South China and Taiwan, in East Asia. Its capital was Taihe, later Yangjumie (Dali).

What language did Nanzhao speak?

Tibeto-Burman. This family includes Tibetan, Burmese, Newar, Pyu, Tangut.

What came after Nanzhao?

Dali Kingdom.