Sui and Tang · Ruler

Xierzhi 習爾之

Attested AD 873 - AD 874

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Xierzhi was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 873 to AD 874 唐咸通末
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 4

Career and standing

King of the Khitan 契丹王
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 4

Places and affiliations

Khitan 契丹
Relation Ruled
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 4
Tang 唐
Relation Paid tribute to
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 4

Events and relationships

Sent tribute
AD 873 to AD 874 唐咸通末 · Diplomatic · Ruler · Summary Repeatedly sent tribute to the Tang court as Khitan territory grew.
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 4

References in the histories

Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 137Volume 137: Foreign States Biographies 1: Khitan · 1 passage

唐咸通末，其王曰習爾之，疆土稍大，累來朝貢。 Late in Tang's Xiantong reign, their king was Xierzhi. His domain expanded modestly, and he sent tribute to the Tang court on several occasions.