Ran Min

AncientEmperorChina320 — 352

Controversial ruler who issued an extermination edict against the Jie people.

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Quick Facts

Born

320

Died

352

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)73

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score43.9

Ran Min — Complete Timeline

350 AD

Extermination edict against the Jie peoplePolitical Action◆ Major

Ran Min issued an edict ordering the extermination of the Jie people in northern China. This led to mass killings of Jie and other non-Han ethnic groups, with estimates of hundreds of thousands killed, causing widespread ethnic violence and destabilization.

Ethnic CleansingViolenceEdict

Impact: regionaldestructive

Proclaimed himself Emperor of WeiPolitical Action◆ Major

Ran Min declared himself emperor of the short-lived Wei dynasty after overthrowing the Later Zhao regime. His rule was marked by constant warfare with surrounding states and ethnic tensions.

ProclamationDynasty Founding

Impact: regional

352 AD

Defeated and captured by Former Yan forcesWar◆ Major

Ran Min was defeated in battle by the Xianbei-led Former Yan state. He was captured and later executed, ending his brief reign and the Wei dynasty.

DefeatCaptureExecution

Impact: regionaltragic