Historical Events tagged with "liu song"
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Politics & Government
Liu Yu Becomes Emperor of Liu Song Dynasty
July 10th, 420 1604 years ago
Liu Yu declared himself Emperor of the Liu Song dynasty after usurping Emperor Gong of Jin. The event marked the end of Jin imperial rule and the emergence of a new dynasty. Liu Yu's military prowess and political maneuvers allowed him to seize power amidst the declining Jin dynasty, which faced internal strife and external threats. His proclamation signified a shift in the political landscape of the southern regions of China, as he sought to stabilize and unify the territory under his rule.
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