Polity Northern Zhou

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Was a Xianbei-led dynasty of China that lasted from 557 to 581. One of the Northern dynasties of China's Northern and Southern dynasties period, it succeeded the Western Wei dynasty and was eventually overthrown by the Sui dynasty.

Establishment

  • January 558: In 557 Yuwen Tai's nephew Yuwen Hu deposed Emperor Gong and placed Yuwen Tai's son Yuwen Jue on the throne, ending Western Wei and establishing Northern Zhou.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • February 577: Northern Zhou destroyed rival Northern Qi in 577, taking over Northern Qi's territory.
  • January 581: The three kingdoms of Yinping, Wudu and Wuxing were conquered by the Zhou Dynasty.

Disestablishment

  • January 582: In 581 Yang Jian seized the throne from Emperor Jing, establishing the Sui Dynasty.