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Mu of Balhae

r. 719–737 · 8th century · Also known as Dae Muye, King Mu of Balhae

Mu, personal name Dae Muye, was the second king of Balhae, reigning from 719 to 737, and son of its founder Dae Joyeong. He expanded the kingdom over Mohe tribes in Manchuria and northern Korea and used his own reign title. His attack on the Heishui Mohe led to war with Tang China, including a naval raid on Dengzhou in Shandong in 732, and he also opened relations with Japan in 727.

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