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Western Qin
The Western Qin was one of the Sixteen Kingdoms, ruled by the Qifu clan of the Xianbei in south-western Gansu. Its rulers called themselves wang (king or prince) and were at times vassals of stronger states. It fell to the Xia (Helian Xia) in 431.
Key facts
| Dates | 385 CE – 431 CE |
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| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Yuanchuan, Jincheng, Fuhan |
| Founder | Qifu Guoren |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism |
Note on dates: The state was interrupted from 400 to 409.
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.