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Li Jiqian

Type Figure Region Tanguts Time 963–1004 Also known as Li Jiqian、Military commissioner of Xiazhou

Li Jiqian (963–1004) was a leader of the Tangut Tuoba clan and military commissioner of the Dingnan Military Command in the early Song;…

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  1. 1001–1003Xiazhou · YulinLi Jiqian held the four provinces of Yin, Xia, Sui and You, maneuvering between Song and Liao. During the Xianping era of Emperor Zhenzong of Song he repeatedly clashed with Song forces; Liao enfeoffed him as Prince of Xiping, and Tangut power grew rapidly in the northwest.
  2. 1004Lingzhou · YinchuanIn the first year of Jingde, Li Jiqian led an army to attack Lingzhou, was wounded by an arrow, and soon died. His son Li Deming succeeded to his followers, and the Western Xia regime entered the era of Li Deming.

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