Historical Events tagged with "liao dynasty"

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Politics & Government

Abaoji Becomes Khagan of the Khitans

February 27th, 907 1118 years ago

Abaoji, the prominent chieftain of the Yila tribe, was named khagan, or ruler, of the Khitan people. This significant appointment marked the beginning of the Khitan Liao Dynasty. Abaoji, displaying remarkable leadership and military skill, united various tribes under the Khitan banner, paving the way for regional dominance in Northern China. His election as khagan was a turning point for both Khitans and other steppe tribes, representing a strategic consolidation of power.

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