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Friday, July 11, 2025

Collection of facts about the Liao dynasty

This post is a collection of facts about the Liao dynasty (916 - 1125 AD). There are 8 facts listed below.

• Also known as Khitan State
• Based in Northeastern China and Mongolia
• Ruled by Yelü clan
• Abaoji becomes emperor (916)
• Goryeo-Khitan War (993, 1010, 1018-1019)
• Fought Northern Song dynasty (1004)
• Conquered by Jurchens (1125)
• Succeeded by Great Jin and Qara Khitai

Sources

Wikipedia: Liao dynasty, Goryeo-Khitan War