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Wanyan Aguda Founds the Jin Dynasty

Type Event Region Asia Time 1115

On the first day of the first lunar month of 1115, Wanyan Aguda proclaimed himself emperor at the Achuhu River, naming the state Great Jin with era n…

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  1. 1115Achuhu River (predecessor of the Jin capital Huining Prefecture) · Huining PrefectureWanyan Aguda held an accession ceremony on the first day of the first month, set the state name as Great Jin and era name Shouguo, established a central government system, and proclaimed the Jurchen state's founding.
  2. 1115Achuhu River · Jin dynastyThe new dynasty established a strategy of destroying Liao, reorganized the meng'an mou-ke military system, and continued contacts with the Northern Song to pin down Liao forces on both eastern and western fronts.

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