Liao dynasty

The Liao dynasty, also called Khitan empire, was an empire in Asia. It was formed by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people after the fall of the Tang Dynasty.^[1] They ruled from 907 AD to about 1125.^[1] The first ruler was Yelü Abaoji, Khan of the Khitan peoples.^[2] It was originally called the "Qidan Kingdom" until about 947.^[3] Its capital was the present day Bairin Left Banner in Inner Mongolia.^[3] Its territory included parts of Northern China, middle Mongolia, and Tianjin and Hebei to the south.^[3]

Emperors

Liao Taizu (907–926)^[3]
Liao Taizong (926–947)^[3]
Liao Shizong (947–951)^[3]
Liao Muzong (951–969)^[3]
Liao Jingzong (969–982)^[3]
Liao Shengzong (983–1031)^[3]
Liao Xingzong (1031–1055)^[3]
Liao Daozong (1055–1101)^[3]
Tianzuo Di (1101–1125)^[3]

Khita-i Guk in Khitan large script characters.
Liao figure. Liaoning Museum, Shenyang.
Rebellion of Li Jinzhong and Sun Wanrong against the Tang dynasty in 696–697
Khitans eating. Tomb mural, Chifeng city, Inner Mongolia
Khitan crown (female), silver
Liao tomb mural showing Khitan men with banners, drums, and maces
The location of Balhae in the year 900
Khitan man in tomb painting in Aohan Banner, Inner Mongolia
Khitan tomb mural in Inner Mongolia – attendants holding a musical instrument, bow and arrows, boots, and a falcon
Liao or Jin dynasty (1115–1234) helmets and mask