The Liao dynasty, also called Khitan empire, was an empire in Asia. It was formed by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people after the fall of the Tang Dynasty.[1] They ruled from 907 AD to about 1125.[1] The first ruler was Yelü Abaoji, Khan of the Khitan peoples.[2] It was originally called the "Qidan Kingdom" until about 947.[3] Its capital was the present day Bairin Left Banner in Inner Mongolia.[3] Its territory included parts of Northern China, middle Mongolia, and Tianjin and
Hebei to the south.[3]
Emperors
- Liao Taizu (907–926)[3]
- Liao Taizong (926–947)[3]
- Liao Shizong (947–951)[3]
- Liao Muzong (951–969)[3]
- Liao Jingzong (969–982)[3]
- Liao Shengzong (983–1031)[3]
- Liao Xingzong (1031–1055)[3]
- Liao Daozong (1055–1101)[3]
- Tianzuo Di (1101–1125)[3]
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