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Founding of Northern Wei

Type Event Region China Time 386

In 386 CE, Tuoba Gui declared himself King of Dai at Shengle, later changing the state name to Wei, known historically as Northern Wei.…

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  1. 386Shengle · Inner MongoliaAfter defeating Later Yan and other powers, Tuoba Gui declared himself King of Dai at Shengle, restoring the name of the Dai state and marking the rebuilding of the Xianbei Tuoba regime.
  2. 398Pingcheng · ShanxiAfter moving the capital to Pingcheng, Tuoba Gui changed the state name to Wei, known historically as Northern Wei, and began systematically administering the north, laying the foundation for unification north of the Yellow River.

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