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Li Shi (Cheng-Han)

d. 361 · 4th century

Li Shi was the last ruler of Cheng-Han, the Sixteen Kingdoms state in Sichuan, reigning from 343 to 347. The son of Li Shou, he was unpopular and faced revolts. In 347 the Eastern Jin general Huan Wen marched up the Yangtze, defeated his forces and captured Chengdu. Li Shi surrendered and was taken to the Jin capital Jiankang, where he lived out his life.

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