Realm · 960–1126
Northern Song
Northern Song appears on the map from 960 to 1126. At its greatest recorded extent, in 1056, it covered about 2.80 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 Northern Song on the map in 1056
- On the map
- 960–1126
- Greatest extent
- 1056, about 2.80 million km²
- Read more
- Wikipedia: Song dynasty · Wikidata Q7462
Territory through time
| Years | Area drawn |
|---|---|
| 960 | 902,631 km² |
| 961–969 | 902,631 km² |
| 970–979 | 1.58 million km² |
| 980–989 | 2.77 million km² |
| 990–1039 | 2.76 million km² |
| 1040–1055 | 2.76 million km² |
| 1056–1125 | 2.80 million km² |
| 1126 | 2.80 million km² |
Related
- Song dynasty empire
- The world in 1000: The Millennium Turns chapter
- The world in 1100: Crusaders in Jerusalem chapter