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Official Naming of Jin's Zhongdu

Type Event Region China Time 1156

In 1156, the Jin dynasty formally designated Yanjing as its capital and named it Zhongdu, consolidating its role as the political and military comman…

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  1. 1156Zhongdu (Yanjing) · YanjingThe Jin court formally established Yanjing as the capital under the name Zhongdu, perfecting the palace city, government offices, and imperial guard garrison system to strengthen command over the Central Plains and southern campaigns.

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