Chüzan: Map & History
Chūzan was one of three kingdoms which controlled Okinawa in the 14th century.
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Chūzan was one of three kingdoms which controlled Okinawa in the 14th century. Okinawa, previously controlled by a number of local chieftains or lords, loosely bound by a paramount chieftain or king of the entire island, split into these three more solidly defined kingdoms within a few years after 1314; the Sanzan period thus began, and would end roughly one hundred years later, when Chūzan's King Shō Hashi conquered Hokuzan in 1419 and Nanzan in 1429.
Chüzan in Depth
History
Tamagusuku succeeded his father Eiji as king of Okinawa at the age of nineteen, in 1314. However, he lacked the charisma or leadership abilities to command the respect and loyalty of the various territorial lords (aji), and many rebelled soon afterwards. The Lord of Ozato fled south and, along with his followers, formed the kingdom of Nanzan (南山, Southern Mountain), while the Lord of Nakijin, based some distance to the north, declared himself king of Hokuzan (北山, Northern Mountain). Thus, Tamagusuku, in Urasoe, became king of Chūzan.
Tamagusuku died in 1336, and was succeeded by his son Seii, then ten years of age.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Chūzan (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Chüzan: Key Facts
| Capital | Urasoe |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1314 |
| Dissolved | 1429 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q55521 (CC0).
Chüzan Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Chüzan appears, with the other states of the time.
Chüzan Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 2,127 km² in 1425 CE.
Chüzan: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Chüzan exist?
Chüzan is dated to 1314 CE – 1428 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Chüzan?
The capital of Chüzan was Urasoe.
How large was Chüzan at its peak?
At its peak in 1425 AD Chüzan covered about 2,127 km².
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