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Southern Liang

397 CE – 414 CE · about 17 years

The Southern Liang was one of the Sixteen Kingdoms, ruled by the Tufa clan of the Xianbei, distant relatives of the Northern Wei royal house. It ruled parts of Gansu and Qinghai from capitals including Ledu and Guzang. The Western Qin conquered it in 414.

Key facts

Dates397 CE – 414 CE
RegionChina & Tibet
ContinentAsia
CapitalsLedu, Xiping, Guzang
FounderTufa Wugu
Religion(s)Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Later Liang (Sixteen Kingdoms)

Followed by

Western Qin

Sources

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