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Threat to Liao's Shangjing

Type Event Region Asia Time 1115

In 1115 Wanyan Aguda founded the Jin; as Jurchen forces advanced, Liao's capital Shangjing Linhuang faced direct military threat and the strategic ba…

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  1. 1115Huining Prefecture · HeilongjiangWanyan Aguda declared himself emperor at Huining, taking the state name Great Jin. Jin forces continued advancing east and south, capturing Liao's northeastern prefectures and pointing their blades at Liao's heartland.
  2. 1115Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture · Inner MongoliaLiao's Shangjing, foremost of the five capitals and the Khitan homeland, now had insufficient garrison and limited grain stores. Emperor Tianzuo fled west or stayed elsewhere, court support for Shangjing was delayed, and Jin forces reaching the gates was only a matter of time.

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