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Northern Wei
The Northern Wei was founded by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei and reunified northern China. It was a great patron of Buddhism, sponsoring the Yungang and Longmen cave temples, and later adopted Chinese customs.
Key facts
| Dates | 386 CE – 535 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Shengle, Pingcheng, Luoyang |
| Founder | Emperor Daowu (Tuoba Gui) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Taoism |
| Peak extent | ≈ 2 million km² (c. 450 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Xianbei state Former Qin Later Yan Northern Liang Northern Yan Xia (Helian Xia) Dai (Tuoba Dai)
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.