What was the Liao dynasty?
Q: What was the Liao dynasty?
A: The Liao dynasty was an empire in Asia formed by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people after the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Q: Who was the first ruler of the Liao dynasty?
A: The first ruler of the Liao dynasty was Yelü Abaoji, Khan of the Khitan peoples.
Q: When did the Liao dynasty rule?
A: The Liao dynasty ruled from 907 AD to about 1125.
Q: What was the Liao dynasty originally called?
A: The Liao dynasty was originally called the "Qidan Kingdom" until about 947.
Q: Where was the capital of the Liao dynasty?
A: The capital of the Liao dynasty was present-day Bairin Left Banner in Inner Mongolia.
Q: What territories were included in the Liao dynasty's territory?
A: The Liao dynasty's territory included parts of Northern China, middle Mongolia, and Tianjin and Hebei to the south.
Q: Which clan formed the Liao dynasty?
A: The Yelü clan of the Khitan people formed the Liao dynasty.
