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Sima Yan

Type Figure Region Wen County, Henei Time 236–290 Also known as Sima Anshi

Sima Yan (236–290), courtesy name Anshi, from Wen County, Henei, founder of the Western Jin;…

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  1. 236–265Luoyang · HenanGrandson of Sima Yi and son of Sima Zhao, he took control of Cao Wei's military and political power after his father and in 265 forced Emperor Yuan of Wei, Cao Huan, to abdicate, establishing the Western Jin regime.
  2. 279–280Jianye · JiangsuHe ordered Wang Jun, Du Yu, and others to attack Wu along six routes; in 280 Jianye fell and Wu's ruler Sun Hao surrendered, ending the Three Kingdoms division and reunifying the realm.
  3. 280–290Luoyang · HenanAfter reunification he implemented the field-occupation system and reformed administration, known as the Taikang Governance; in his later years he neglected governance and indulged in luxury, made his legitimate son Sima Zhong crown prince, imperial clan power grew, and the state declined from prosperity.

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