Western Jin

Western Jin was a state in North China (East Asia) that lasted from 266 to 316 CE, about 50 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

Sima Yan reunited China in 280, but the War of the Eight Princes exhausted the dynasty. Xiongnu forces sacked Luoyang in 311 and Chang'an in 316.

See Western Jin on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 266 to 316 CE
Duration: 50 years
Type: State
Region: North China, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Luoyang, later Chang'an

Came from

Cao Wei 220 to 266 CE

Became

Eastern Jin 317 to 420 CE
Han Zhao 304 to 329 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
Eastern Wu 229 to 280 CE
Cao Wei 220 to 266 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Buyeo c. 200 BCE to 494 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Lelang Commandery 108 BCE to 313 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

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
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Western Jin exist?

266 to 316 CE, about 50 years.

Where was Western Jin?

North China, in East Asia. Its capital was Luoyang, later Chang'an.

What language did Western Jin speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came before Western Jin?

Cao Wei.

What came after Western Jin?

Eastern Jin and Han Zhao.