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Event war East Asia

Khitan Liao Wars

907 CE – 1125 CE

The Khitan built a powerful dual-administration empire controlling northern China and the steppe, forcing the Song dynasty to pay annual tribute before being overthrown by the Jurchen.

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Conflict · East Asia

Khitan Liao Wars

907 CE – 1125 CE

The Khitan built a powerful dual-administration empire controlling northern China and the steppe, forcing the Song dynasty to pay annual tribute before being overthrown by the Jurchen.

Standing in 907 CE

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