Five Dynasties · Ruler

Taizu of Liao 遼太祖

Liáo Tàizǔ

Attested AD 916

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Taizu of Liao was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 916 太祖神冊元年
Directly stated · History of Liao 41, passage 120

Places and affiliations

Polity Id liao · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · History of Liao 41, passage 120

Events and relationships

Attacked Zhenwu after Tuyuhun campaign; deported population
Military · Commander
Directly stated · History of Liao 41, passage 120

References in the histories

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

太祖神冊元年，伐吐渾還，攻之，盡俘其民以東，唯存鄉兵三百人防戍。 In the Taizu's first year of divine enthronement, returning from a Tuyuhun campaign, he attacked the place, deported the entire population eastward, and left only three hundred local militia on guard.