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Heungyo

1029 CE – 1030 CE · capital Dongjing (Liaoyang)

A brief attempt to revive Balhae, proclaimed at Liaoyang in 1029 by a descendant of its founder in revolt against the Khitan Liao dynasty.

Origins

In 1029 Dae Yeon-rim, a descendant of Balhae's founder Dae Joyeong serving as an officer of the Liao dynasty at Dongjing, modern Liaoyang, rebelled against Khitan rule, killed local officials and proclaimed a new state called Heungyo, Xingliao in Chinese, with its own era name.

Rule and society

The rebellion drew on Balhae descendants in the Liaodong region who resented Khitan taxes and labour demands. Dae Yeon-rim sent envoys to Goryeo asking for help, but Goryeo declined to intervene.

Decline and legacy

Liao armies besieged Dongjing, and in 1030 an officer opened the city gates; Dae Yeon-rim was captured and the state ended after about a year. Some of his followers fled to Goryeo.

Lineage

Liao dynasty 916 CE – 1125 CEHeungyo

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Heungyo. In The Epoch Institute States Register. https://the-epoch-institute.org/state/heungyo
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