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Dali Kingdom

937 CE – 1253 CE · about 316 years

The Dali Kingdom was founded by Duan Siping in what is now Yunnan and was known for its Buddhist culture. It kept peaceful ties with the Song dynasty. The Mongols conquered it in 1253.

Key facts

Dates937 CE – 1253 CE
RegionChina & Tibet
ContinentAsia
CapitalYangjumie (Dali)
FounderDuan Siping
Religion(s)Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Nanzhao

Followed by

Yuan dynasty Mongol Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.