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Yelü Yanxi

Type Figure Region Northeast Asia Time 1075–1128 Also known as Emperor Tianzuo、Liao Emperor Tianzuo

Yelü Yanxi (1075–1128), last emperor of Liao, succeeded 1101 with era name Tianqing;…

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  1. 1101–1105Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture · Inner MongoliaIn the first month of the tenth Qiantong year, Daozong died and Yelü Yanxi succeeded, adopting the era name Tianqing, becoming the tenth emperor of Liao; the court already showed signs of internal and external troubles.
  2. 1106–1110Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture · Inner MongoliaEmperor Tianzuo relied on the empress clan and in-laws, and court discipline gradually decayed. The Jurchen Wanyan tribe grew ever stronger under Uyashu and Aguda, while Liao's control over the northeastern frontier steadily weakened.
  3. 1110–1115Huntong River · HeilongjiangAt the fish-head banquet on the Huntong River, Emperor Tianzuo saw Wanyan Aguda flouting etiquette and wanted to kill him, but Grand Councillor Xiao Fengxian dissuaded him and Aguda escaped. Thereafter the Jurchens rose in rebellion against Liao and Liao-Jin relations completely broke down.
  4. 1122–1128Jiashan · Inner MongoliaJin forces successively took the Liao capitals and Emperor Tianzuo fled west to Jiashan. Captured in March 1125, Liao fell. He was later taken into Jin territory and died in 1128, ending the Liao dynasty.

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