Ma Yin
Chinese warlord and king of Chu
A prominent warlord during the Five Dynasties period in China. Established the kingdom of Chu in 907, asserting control over the southern regions. His reign saw political strife and military campaigns against rival warlords. Maintained a relatively stable rule until death in 930, after which the kingdom experienced a decline. The late 9th and early 10th centuries were marked by fragmentation and power struggles among various factions.
Founded the kingdom of Chu in 907
Controlled southern China during his reign
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