Five Dynasties · Ruler

Jin Gaozu 晉高祖

Jìn Gāozǔ

Attested AD 936

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Jin Gaozu was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 936 晉高祖代唐…因建西京
Directly stated · History of Liao 41, passage 31

Places and affiliations

Polity Later Jin 晉 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · History of Liao 41, passage 31

Events and relationships

Ceded mountain front and northern Dai lands to Khitan; Datong passed to Liao; Western Capital founded
Diplomatic · Ruler
Directly stated · History of Liao 41, passage 31

References in the histories

History of Liao, Chapter 41Volume 41 Treatises 11: Geography 5 · 1 passage

晉高祖代唐，以契丹有援立功，割山前、代北地為賂，大同來屬，因建西京。 When Jin Gaozu supplanted Tang he rewarded Khitan aid by ceding the mountain-front and northern Dai territories; Datong passed to Liao and the Western Capital was founded.