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Later Jin
The Later Jin was founded by Shi Jingtang with the support of the Khitan Liao, to whom he ceded the Sixteen Prefectures in northern China. His successor's defiance of the Liao led to a Khitan invasion. The Liao destroyed it in 947.
Key facts
| Dates | 936 CE – 947 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Kaifeng |
| Founder | Shi Jingtang (Emperor Gaozu) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.