China & TibetAsia
Later Yan
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
| Dates | 384 CE – 409 CE |
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| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Zhongshan, Longcheng |
| Founder | Murong Chui |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Shamanism |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.