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Western Xia

Also known as Tangut Empire

1038 – 1227 CE · about 189 years

Western Xia was a Tangut-ruled state in north-western China, controlling part of the Silk Road. It was destroyed by the Mongols under Genghis Khan in 1227.

Key facts

Dates	1038 – 1227 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capital	Xingqing
Founder	Emperor Jingzong (Li Yuanhao)
Religion(s)	Buddhism
Peak extent	≈ 1 million km² (c. 1100 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Liao dynasty

Followed by

Mongol Empire

Sources

Wikipedia – Western Xia
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

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