Liang Dynasty: Map & History
The Liang dynasty, alternatively known as the Southern Liang or Xiao Liang in historiography, was an imperial dynasty of China and the third of the four Southern dynasties during the Northern and Southern dynasties period.
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The Liang dynasty, alternatively known as the Southern Liang or Xiao Liang in historiography, was an imperial dynasty of China and the third of the four Southern dynasties during the Northern and Southern dynasties period. It was preceded by the Southern Qi dynasty and succeeded by the Chen dynasty. The rump state of Western Liang existed until it was conquered in 587 AD by the Sui dynasty.
Modern Countries Once Part of Liang Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Liang Dynasty covered territory in 4 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Hong Kong S.A.R.510–560 CE · nearly all
- Macau S.A.R510–560 CE · nearly all
- China510–560 CE · a large part
- Vietnam510–545 CE · a large part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Liang Dynasty'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.
Liang Dynasty: Key Facts
| Capital | Luoyang |
|---|---|
| Founded | 907 CE |
| Dissolved | 923 CE |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q783489 (CC0).
Liang Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 2,361,656 km² in 522 CE.
Liang Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Liang Dynasty exist?
The Liang Dynasty is dated to 510 CE – 560 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Liang Dynasty?
The capital of the Liang Dynasty was Jiankang (502–552, 555–557), Jiangling (552–555).
How large was the Liang Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 522 AD the Liang Dynasty covered about 2,361,656 km².