China & TibetAsia
Southern Han
The Southern Han was one of the Ten Kingdoms, ruling what are now Guangdong and Guangxi from Guangzhou. Its fleet was defeated by Ngô Quyền at the Bạch Đằng River in 938, ending its hold on northern Vietnam. The Song conquered it in 971.
Key facts
| Dates | 917 CE – 971 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Xingwang Fu (Guangzhou) |
| Founder | Liu Yan (Emperor Gaozu) |
| 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.