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Wanyan Sheng

Type Figure Region Jin Upper Capital Huining Prefecture Time c. 1075–1135 Also known as Taizong of Jin、Wanyan Wuqimai

Second emperor of the Jin dynasty, younger brother of Wanyan Aguda. After acceding in 1123 he completed the destruction of Liao (1125) and immediatel…

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  1. 1123–1125Jin Upper Capital Huining Prefecture · Northeast ChinaAcceded in 1123 after Aguda's death, continuing the war against Liao; in 1125 he captured the Liao emperor Tianzuo, ending the Liao dynasty, and Jin power extended south of the Yanshan Mountains.
  2. 1125–1130Jin Upper Capital Huining Prefecture · Northeast ChinaAfter destroying Liao he decided to invade Song in the south, dispatching Zonghan and Zongwang to attack Song by separate routes; fighting continued after the Jingkang Incident of 1127, pursuing the relocated Song court.

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