China & TibetAsia

Former Liang

c. 301 CE – 376 CE · about 75 years approximate dates

The Former Liang was one of the Sixteen Kingdoms, founded by the Han Chinese Zhang family in present-day Gansu and neighbouring regions. Its rulers mostly remained nominal vassals of the Eastern Jin. The Former Qin conquered it in 376.

Key facts

Dates	c. 301 CE – 376 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capital	Guzang
Founder	Zhang Gui
Religion(s)	Buddhism, Confucianism

Note on dates: Its official founding date is open to interpretation but no earlier than 301.

Before & after

Preceded by

Jin dynasty

Followed by

Former Qin

Sources

Wikipedia – Former Liang
Wikipedia – Sixteen Kingdoms

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