Liu-Song dynasty
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The Liu-Song dynasty (420–479 CE) was one of four short-lived dynasties that ruled southern China from Jiankang (modern Nanjing) during the Six Dynasties period. While a time of political instability, Chinese culture experienced significant flourishing during this era. The Liu-Song dynasty was followed by the Nan (Southern) Qi, Nan Liang, and Nan Chen dynasties, with the Southern Dynasties period concluding in 589 CE.1
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ChinaThe Dong (Eastern) Jin (317–420) and later dynasties in the south (420–589)…were actually five—Dong Jin, 317–420; Liu-Song, 420–479; Nan [Southern] Qi, 479–502; Nan Liang, 502–557; and Nan Chen, 557–589—and all but Dong Jin are also known as Nanchao [Southern Dynasties] in Chinese history; the earlier kingdom of Wu, 222–280, is counted as the sixth dynasty.) Their annihilation (in 589) was postponed…
Read More…were actually five—Dong Jin, 317–420; Liu-Song, 420–479; Nan [Southern] Qi, 479–502; Nan Liang, 502–557; and Nan Chen, 557–589—and all but Dong Jin are also known as Nanchao [Southern Dynasties] in Chinese history; the earlier kingdom of Wu, 222–280, is counted as the sixth dynasty.) Their annihilation (in 589) was postponed…
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The four dynasties were the Liu-Song (420–479), the Nan (Southern) Qi (479–502), the Nan Liang (502–557), and the Nan Chen (557–589). Although it was a time of comparative political weakness, Chinese culture flourished during this period.
Read MoreThe four dynasties were the Liu-Song (420–479), the Nan (Southern) Qi (479–502), the Nan Liang (502–557), and the Nan Chen (557–589). Although it was a time of comparative political weakness, Chinese culture flourished during this period.
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