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Liu Song dynasty
The Liu Song was the first of the Southern dynasties, founded by the general Liu Yu, who took the throne from the Eastern Jin. Its early decades under Emperor Wen were relatively prosperous. Court violence weakened it, and Xiao Daocheng founded the Southern Qi in 479.
Key facts
| Dates | 420 CE – 479 CE |
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| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Jiankang |
| Founder | Liu Yu (Emperor Wu) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Taoism |
| Peak extent | ≈ 2 million km² (c. 450 CE) – source |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.