China & TibetAsia

Later Zhao

319 CE – 351 CE · about 32 years

Later Zhao was a state of the Jie people founded by Shi Le, a former slave who became a general of Han-Zhao. It conquered Han-Zhao and ruled most of northern China. It collapsed amid the violent rule of Shi Hu's successors and Ran Min's revolt.

Key facts

Dates	319 CE – 351 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Xiangguo, Yecheng
Founder	Shi Le
Religion(s)	Buddhism
Peak extent	≈ 2.5 million km² (c. 329 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Han-Zhao (Former Zhao)

Followed by

Former Yan Former Qin

Sources

Wikipedia – Later Zhao
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

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