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Western Wei
The Western Wei was the western half of the divided Northern Wei, ruled in practice by the general Yuwen Tai from Chang'an. It developed the military fubing system later used by the Sui and Tang. Yuwen Tai's family founded the Northern Zhou in 557.
Key facts
| Dates | 535 CE – 557 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Chang'an |
| Founder | Yuwen Tai (regent) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.