Realm · 1127–1278
Southern Song
Southern Song appears on the map from 1127 to 1278. At its greatest recorded extent, in 1127, 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 Southern Song on the map in 1127
- On the map
- 1127–1278
- Greatest extent
- 1127, about 2.80 million km²
- Read more
- Wikipedia: Song dynasty · Wikidata Q7462
Territory through time
| Years | Area drawn |
|---|---|
| 1127–1138 | 2.80 million km² |
| 1139–1240 | 2.06 million km² |
| 1241–1249 | 1.95 million km² |
| 1250–1259 | 1.94 million km² |
| 1260–1271 | 1.73 million km² |
| 1272–1278 | 1.73 million km² |
Related
- Song dynasty empire
- The world in 1200: On the Eve of Genghis chapter