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Jin dynasty
The Jin dynasty briefly reunified China in 280. After losing the north to nomadic peoples in 316, it continued as the Eastern Jin in the south until 420.
Key facts
| Dates | 266 CE – 420 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Luoyang, Chang'an, Jiankang |
| Founder | Emperor Wu of Jin (Sima Yan) |
| Religion(s) | Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism |
| Peak extent | ≈ 3.1 million km² (c. 280 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Cao Wei Eastern Wu Cheng-Han Southern Yan
Followed by
Han-Zhao (Former Zhao) Liu Song dynasty Cheng-Han Former Liang Dai (Tuoba Dai)
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.