China & TibetAsia

Han-Zhao (Former Zhao)

Also known as Former Zhao

304 CE – 329 CE · about 25 years

Han-Zhao was a state founded by the Xiongnu leader Liu Yuan, the first of the Sixteen Kingdoms of northern China. Its armies sacked the Jin capitals Luoyang in 311 and Chang'an in 316, driving the Jin court south. Later Zhao destroyed it in 329.

Key facts

Dates	304 CE – 329 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Pingyang, Chang'an
Founder	Liu Yuan
Religion(s)	Buddhism, Tengrism
Peak extent	≈ 2 million km² (c. 316 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Jin dynasty

Followed by

Later Zhao

Sources

Wikipedia – Han-Zhao
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

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