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Xia (Helian Xia)

407 CE – 431 CE · about 24 years

The Xia, or Helian Xia, was one of the Sixteen Kingdoms, founded by Helian Bobo of the Tiefu Xiongnu in the Ordos region. He built the fortified capital of Tongwan and claimed descent from the ancient Xia dynasty. It was destroyed in 431.

Key facts

Dates	407 CE – 431 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capital	Tongwan
Founder	Helian Bobo
Religion(s)	Buddhism, Shamanism

Before & after

Preceded by

Later Qin Western Qin

Followed by

Northern Wei

Sources

Wikipedia – Xia (Sixteen Kingdoms)
Wikipedia – Sixteen Kingdoms

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