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Emperor Taizu of Jin

1068–1123 · 12th century · Also known as Wanyan Aguda, Aguda

Wanyan Aguda was the founder of the Jurchen Jin dynasty and its first emperor, known as Taizu, ruling from 1115 to 1123. Chief of the Wanyan clan in Manchuria, he rebelled against the Khitan Liao dynasty in 1114, proclaimed the Jin in 1115 and won a series of victories that brought down the Liao, completed by his brother after his death.

Emperor Taizu of Jin
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Liao dynastyDecline, SummaryJin dynasty (1115-1234)Foundation, Summary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Liao dynastyJin dynasty (1115-1234)Northern Liao

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