China & TibetAsia
Wu (Yang Wu)
Wu was one of the Ten Kingdoms, ruled by the Yang family in the Huai River and lower Yangtze region from Guangling (Yangzhou). Real power passed to the regent Xu Wen and his adopted son Xu Zhigao. Xu Zhigao (Li Bian) took the throne in 937 and founded the Southern Tang.
Key facts
| Dates | 907 CE – 937 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Guangling |
| Founder | Yang Xingmi |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Taoism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.