Liu Yuan

AncientEmperorChina251 — 310

Xiongnu noble who founded the Han Zhao kingdom.

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Quick Facts

Born

251

Died

310

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)61

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score49.1

Liu Yuan — Complete Timeline

304 AD

Proclaimed himself King of HanPolitical Action◆ Major

Liu Yuan declared himself King of Han, reviving the Han dynasty name and establishing the Han Zhao kingdom in northern China. This marked the beginning of the Sixteen Kingdoms period.

Sixteen KingdomsHan ZhaoXiongnu

Impact: regional

307 AD

Battle of YeWar

Liu Yuan's forces captured the city of Ye from the Western Jin, a major victory that expanded Han Zhao territory and weakened Jin control in the north.

Sixteen KingdomsBattleWestern Jin

Impact: regional