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Juqu Mujian

d. 447 · 5th century · Also known as Juqu Maoqian

Juqu Mujian was the last ruler of the Northern Liang, one of the Sixteen Kingdoms in the Hexi Corridor, succeeding his father Juqu Mengxun in 433. Northern Wei captured his capital Guzang and took him prisoner in 439, completing its unification of northern China. He was later forced to commit suicide.

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