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Former Yan

337 CE – 370 CE · about 33 years

Former Yan was a state of the Murong clan of the Xianbei, one of the Sixteen Kingdoms, which expanded from Liaoning into the Central Plains. It was the first of several Xianbei states to rule there. Former Qin conquered it in 370.

Key facts

Dates337 CE – 370 CE
RegionChina & Tibet
ContinentAsia
CapitalsLongcheng, Jicheng, Yecheng
FounderMurong Huang
Religion(s)Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Later Zhao

Followed by

Former Qin

Sources

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