Yan Kingdom: Map & History
Yan, sometimes known in historiography as Jie Yan (桀燕), was a short-lived monarchical state in the vicinity of present-day Beijing at the beginning of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
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Yan, sometimes known in historiography as Jie Yan (桀燕), was a short-lived monarchical state in the vicinity of present-day Beijing at the beginning of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Yan, established by Liu Shouguang in 911, only lasted for two years before its destruction by Li Cunxu of the Former Jin dynasty.
Modern Countries Once Part of Yan Kingdom
At its mapped extent, Yan Kingdom 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 Yan Kingdom'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.
Yan Kingdom: Key Facts
| Capital | Beijing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 911 CE |
| Dissolved | 914 CE |
Facts from Wikidata Q1291919 (CC0).
Yan Kingdom Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 63,232 km² in 916 CE.
Yan Kingdom: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Yan Kingdom exist?
The Yan Kingdom is dated to 911 CE – 921 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Yan Kingdom?
The capital of the Yan Kingdom was You Prefecture.
How large was the Yan Kingdom at its peak?
At its peak in 916 AD the Yan Kingdom covered about 63,232 km².
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