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Former Qin
Former Qin was a state of the Di people that under Fu Jian briefly unified northern China. Fu Jian's attempt to conquer the Eastern Jin ended in defeat at the Battle of Fei River in 383. The state then broke apart and ended in 394.
Key facts
| Dates | 351 CE – 394 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Chang'an |
| Founder | Fu Jian (founder, d. 355) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism |
| Peak extent | ≈ 2 million km² (c. 376 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Later Zhao Former Yan Former Liang Dai (Tuoba Dai)
Followed by
Northern Wei Later Qin Later Yan Western Qin Later Liang (Sixteen Kingdoms)
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.