Liu Shan

AncientEmperorChina207 — 271

Last Shu Han emperor, reigned 40 years, surrendered.

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Quick Facts

Born

207

Died

271

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score42.4

Liu Shan — Complete Timeline

223 AD

Appointment of Zhuge Liang as RegentPolitical Action◆ Major

Upon ascending the throne after Liu Bei's death, Liu Shan appointed Zhuge Liang as regent and chancellor. Zhuge Liang effectively governed Shu Han, leading military campaigns and domestic reforms while Liu Shan remained a figurehead.

RegencyThree KingdomsGovernance

Impact: nationalconstructive

Reign of Forty YearsPolitical Action

Liu Shan ruled Shu Han for 40 years, the longest reign of any Three Kingdoms emperor. His reign saw the Northern Expeditions under Zhuge Liang and later Jiang Wei, but also factional infighting and eventual decline leading to surrender.

Long ReignThree KingdomsShu Han

Impact: national

263 AD

Surrender of Shu Han to WeiWar

Liu Shan surrendered the Shu Han kingdom to the invading Wei army under Deng Ai, ending the state founded by his father Liu Bei. The surrender occurred after the fall of Chengdu, and Liu Shan was taken to Luoyang as a captive.

Three KingdomsSurrenderEnd of Shu

Impact: regionaltragic