Southern Liang: 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 Southern Liang
At its mapped extent, Southern Liang 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 Southern Liang'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.
Southern Liang: Key Facts
| Capitals | Jiankang, Nanjing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 502 CE |
| Dissolved | 587 CE |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q1069868 (CC0).
Southern Liang Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Southern Liang appears, with the other states of the time.
Southern Liang Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 31,085 km² in 412 CE.
Southern Liang: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Southern Liang exist?
Southern Liang is dated to 397 CE – 413 CE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of Southern Liang?
The capital of Southern Liang was Jiankang (502–552, 555–557), Jiangling (552–555).
How large was Southern Liang at its peak?
At its peak in 412 AD Southern Liang covered about 31,085 km².