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Liao Tribal Rebellion

Type Event Region Khitan Time 1001–1003

In 1001 CE, during Emperor Shengzong's reign, northwestern tribes such as the Zubu rebelled against Khitan rule and levies;…

Timeline

  1. 1001Tribes of the Northwestern Circuit · Northwestern CircuitAround the nineteenth year of Tonghe (1001 CE), unable to bear Khitan levies and oppression, the Zubu and other tribes gathered in rebellion, raiding Liao northwestern frontier posts.
  2. 1001–1003Northwestern Circuit · KhitanThe Liao court dispatched the Northwestern Circuit Pacification Commissioner and others to campaign, repeatedly defeating the rebel tribes and re-establishing shixiang and military commissioners to strengthen control; the rebellion was gradually pacified.

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