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Event war East Asia

Song-Western Xia Wars

1038 CE – 1227 CE

The Tangut Western Xia state fought the Song Dynasty for nearly two centuries over control of the Silk Road corridor in northwest China before being annihilated by the Mongols.

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Conflict · East Asia

Song-Western Xia Wars

1038 CE – 1227 CE

The Tangut Western Xia state fought the Song Dynasty for nearly two centuries over control of the Silk Road corridor in northwest China before being annihilated by the Mongols.

Standing in 1038 CE

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