Former Shu: Map & History
Great Shu, known in historiography as the Former Shu or occasionally Wang Shu (王蜀), was a dynastic state of China and one of the Ten Kingdoms during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
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Great Shu, known in historiography as the Former Shu or occasionally Wang Shu (王蜀), was a dynastic state of China and one of the Ten Kingdoms during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It existed from 907 to 925 CE.
Modern Countries Once Part of Former Shu
At its mapped extent, Former Shu covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Former Shu's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Former Shu: Key Facts
| Founded | 907 CE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 925 CE |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q571453 (CC0).
Former Shu Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 605,241 km² in 924 CE.
Former Shu: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Former Shu exist?
Former Shu is dated to 911 CE – 925 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Former Shu?
The capital of Former Shu was Chengdu.
How large was Former Shu at its peak?
At its peak in 924 AD Former Shu covered about 605,241 km².
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