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Jin dynasty (Jurchen)
The Jurchen Jin dynasty overthrew the Liao and seized northern China from the Song in 1127. It fell to the Mongols in 1234.
Key facts
| Dates | 1115 – 1234 CE |
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| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Huining, Zhongdu, Kaifeng |
| Founder | Wanyan Aguda (Emperor Taizu of Jin) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Chinese folk religion |
| Peak extent | ≈ 2.3 million km² (c. 1126 CE) – source |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.