China & TibetAsia
Later Shu
The Later Shu was one of the Ten Kingdoms, founded in Sichuan by Meng Zhixiang, a Later Tang governor. Under Meng Chang it was peaceful and prosperous, and it issued an early anthology of ci poetry. The Song conquered it in 965.
Key facts
| Dates | 934 CE – 965 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Chengdu |
| Founder | Meng Zhixiang (Emperor Gaozu) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Taoism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.