Group of realms · 1139–1235
Allegiance of Southern Song to Great Jin
Allegiance of Southern Song to Great Jin brings together several realms, from 1139 to 1235. At its greatest recorded extent, in 1206, its lands covered about 4.18 million km².
One of the realms of Song dynasty. In 960 the general Zhao Kuangyin seized power and founded the Song, ending half a century of division. Wary of military strongmen, the Song placed civil officials chosen by competitive examinations in charge of government, and the scholar-official class flourished.
See Allegiance of Southern Song to Great Jin on the map in 1206
- On the map
- 1139–1235
- Greatest extent
- 1206, about 4.18 million km²
- Read more
- Wikipedia: Song dynasty · Wikidata Q7462
Territory through time
| Years | Area drawn |
|---|---|
| 1139–1205 | 4.17 million km² |
| 1206–1215 | 4.18 million km² |
| 1216–1226 | 2.84 million km² |
| 1227–1235 | 2.84 million km² |
Related
- Song dynasty empire