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Western Xia Territorial Expansion

Type Event Region East Asia Time 1085–1086

Around the eighth year of Yuanfeng (c. 1085–1086), as Emperor Shenzong of Song died and the Song court adjusted policy, Western Xia actively expanded…

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  1. 1085Yongle Fortress · Song-Xia borderAfter Emperor Shenzong of Song died, Western Xia launched a major offensive against Song, reoccupying frontier fortresses such as Yongle Fortress and forcing Song forces to pull back their defensive lines.
  2. 1085–1086Liangzhou · Hexi CorridorWestern Xia pushed west to the western section of the Hexi Corridor, exerting influence over Tibetan and Uyghur remnant forces, and established prefectures and military districts to strengthen its rule.

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