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Later Yan

384 CE – 409 CE · about 25 years

The Later Yan was one of the Sixteen Kingdoms, ruled by the Murong clan of the Xianbei. Its founder Murong Chui intended it as a restoration of the Former Yan. It ruled from Zhongshan and later Longcheng before the Northern Wei overran much of it.

Key facts

Dates384 CE – 409 CE
RegionChina & Tibet
ContinentAsia
CapitalsZhongshan, Longcheng
FounderMurong Chui
Religion(s)Buddhism, Shamanism

Before & after

Preceded by

Former Qin

Followed by

Northern Wei Southern Yan Northern Yan

Sources

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