Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa

Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa was a state in Japan (East Asia) that lasted from c. 1314 to 1429 CE, about 115 years. Its people spoke Japonic languages (Japanese, Ryukyuan).

The three rival kingdoms of Hokuzan, Chuzan and Nanzan on Okinawa, which each sent tribute to Ming China. Sho Hashi of Chuzan united them in 1429.

See Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: c. 1314 to 1429 CE
Duration: 115 years
Type: State
Region: Japan, East Asia
Language family: Japonic

Became

Ryukyu Kingdom 1429 to 1879 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

1405 Zheng He's first voyage

Neighbours in East Asia

Ming dynasty 1368 to 1644 CE
Yuan dynasty 1271 to 1368 CE
Joseon 1392 to 1897 CE
Goryeo 918 to 1392 CE
Muromachi shogunate 1336 to 1573 CE
Kamakura shogunate 1185 to 1333 CE
Guge kingdom c. 967 to 1630 CE
Ryukyu Kingdom 1429 to 1879 CE
Phagmodrupa dynasty 1354 to 1618 CE
Sakya rule in Tibet 1264 to 1354 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
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East

Questions

When did Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa exist?

c. 1314 to 1429 CE, about 115 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa?

Japan, in East Asia.

What language did Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa speak?

Japonic. This family includes Japanese, Ryukyuan.

What came after Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa?

Ryukyu Kingdom.