Founding of the Balhae Kingdom (8th-Century Development)

Timeline

1. 698Former Sumo Mohe territory · Northeast ChinaAfter Goguryeo's fall, the Mohe leader Dae Jo-yeong led his followers in revolt in the former Sumo Mohe lands, founding the Zhen State, later renamed Balhae, calling himself king and continuing Goguryeo's cultural traditions.
2. 713–726Balhae Kingdom · Northeast AsiaTang emperor Xuanzong invested Dae Jo-yeong as King of Balhae Commandery. Balhae modeled its institutions on the Tang, establishing three departments and six ministries, five capitals, fifteen prefectures, and sixty-two districts, maintaining tributary relations and cultural exchange with the Tang.
3. 701Balhae Kingdom · Northeast AsiaIn the 8th century, under rulers such as King Mun and King Seon, Balhae grew powerful, with agriculture, handicrafts, and Buddhist culture flourishing. It repeatedly sent envoys to Tang, Silla, and Japan, becoming an important political and cultural force in Northeast Asia.