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Song–Liao Wars

979 CE – 1005 CE

Series of conflicts between Song China and the Khitan Liao over the strategic Sixteen Prefectures, ending with the Treaty of Shanyuan and annual Song tribute payments.

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Conflict · East Asia

Song–Liao Wars

979 CE – 1005 CE

Series of conflicts between Song China and the Khitan Liao over the strategic Sixteen Prefectures, ending with the Treaty of Shanyuan and annual Song tribute payments.

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