Southern Han

Southern Han was a state in South China and Taiwan (East Asia) that lasted from 917 to 971 CE, about 54 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

A kingdom of Guangdong grown wealthy on the sea trade at Guangzhou. It lost northern Vietnam at the Battle of Bach Dang in 938 and fell to the Song in 971.

See Southern Han on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 917 to 971 CE
Duration: 54 years
Type: State
Region: South China and Taiwan, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Xingwang (Guangzhou)

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
Unified Silla 668 to 935 CE
Balhae 698 to 926 CE
Liao dynasty 916 to 1125 CE
Guge kingdom c. 967 to 1630 CE
Tibetan era of fragmentation 842 to 1264 CE
Dali Kingdom 937 to 1253 CE
Guiyi Circuit 851 to 1036 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 Southern Han exist?

917 to 971 CE, about 54 years.

Where was Southern Han?

South China and Taiwan, in East Asia. Its capital was Xingwang (Guangzhou).

What language did Southern Han speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came after Southern Han?

Northern Song.