China & TibetAsia
Nanzhao
Nanzhao was a kingdom centred on the Erhai Lake area of what is now Yunnan. It alternately allied with and fought the Tang dynasty and Tibet, and it raided as far as Sichuan and northern Vietnam. A court coup ended it in 902.
Key facts
| Dates | 738 CE – 902 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Taihe, Yangjumie |
| Founder | Piluoge |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.