The Story
5 Chapters · This narrative combines documented history with dramatized scenes for storytelling purposes.
Governance
- Government Type
- Monarchical kingdom with aristocratic councils
Quick Facts
- Region
- East Asia
- Period
- 738 CE – 902 CE
- Capital
- Dali
- Language Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Religion
- Buddhism
Timeline
Key Events
Pilü Ge (also known as Geluofeng) - Nanzhao ruler
Consolidated Nanzhao’s power, defeated Tang and Tibetan forces, and expanded the kingdom’s territory.
Yimouxun - Nanzhao ruler
Strengthened ties with Tibet and oversaw the flourishing of Buddhism.
Quanlong Cheng - Nanzhao ruler
Promoted Buddhist temple construction and maintained Nanzhao’s autonomy during regional turbulence.
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Conflict Archive
(2)Arab Conquests
The Nanzhao Kingdom's emergence during the Arab Conquests highlights simultaneous geopolitical shifts, reshaping trade and cultural exchanges across Asia.
Mongol Conquests
The Mongol Conquests redefined East Asian political boundaries, affecting regions like the Nanzhao Kingdom, which experienced shifts in power and influence.
Lineage Archive
(2)Abbasid Dynasty
The Abbasid Dynasty's intellectual and cultural reach extended into East Asia, fostering exchanges that influenced the Nanzhao Kingdom's societal development.
Umayyad Dynasty
The Umayyad Dynasty's territorial expansion altered Asian trade and political landscapes, indirectly facilitating the Nanzhao Kingdom's rise in regional prominence.
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