Person

Naemul of Silla

d. 402 · 4th century

Naemul was king of Silla from 356 to 402. From his reign the throne stayed with the Kim clan, and he is said to have been the first ruler to use the title maripgan. Under attack from the Wa and Gaya, Silla relied on Goguryeo, whose King Gwanggaeto sent an army to its aid in 400.

Naemul of Silla
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