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Period: 960 to 1279
Song Dynasty
Song Dynasty in China. -
Period: 960 to 1125
Northern Song Dynasty
The Northern Song Dynasty in China. -
Period: 960 to 975
Reign of Emperor Taizu
Reign of Emperor Taizu, founder of the Song dynasty in China. -
Period: 976 to 997
Reign of Emperor Taizong
Reign of Emperor Taizong -
Period: 997 to 1022
Reign of Emperor Zhenzong
Reign of Emperor Zhenzong -
1004
Treaty of Shanyuan
Treaty of Shanyuan.
Brings peace between the Liao dynasty and Song dynasty of China Song compelled to pay annual tribute. -
Period: 1022 to 1063
Reign of Emperor Renzong
Reign of Emperor Renzong -
1044
Defeat to the Xia state
Defeat to the Xia state. Results in Song dynasty paying tribute -
Period: 1063 to 1067
Reign of Emperor Yingzong
Reign of Emperor Yingzong -
Period: 1067 to 1085
Reign of Emperor Shenzong
Reign of Emperor Shenzong -
1084
Sima Guang writes Zizhi tongjian
Sima Guang writes Zizhi tongjian. Comprehensive Mirror for Aid to Government. a history of China. -
Period: 1085 to 1100
Reign of Emperor Zhizong
Reign of Emperor Zhizong -
Period: 1100 to 1126
Reign of Emperor Huizong
Reign of Emperor Huizong -
1103
Lie Jie writes 'Yingzao fashi'
Lie Jie in China writes his 'Yingzao fashi', a treatise on architecture. -
1125
Jin state attacks
The Jin state attacks Song China
The Jurchen Jin state invades Song China. Song moves south and form the Southern Song dynasty. -
Period: 1125 to 1279
Southern Song Dynasty
The Southern Song Dynasty in China. -
Period: 1127 to 1162
Reign of Emperor Gaozong
Reign of Emperor Gaozong -
1138
Hangzhou, Linan, is made the capital
Hangzhou, Linan, is made the capital of the Song Dynasty, now known as the Southern Song -
1141
Peace Treaty
A peace treaty is signed between the southern Song Dynasty and Jin state -
1142
Dynasty peace treaty
The Jurchen Jin dynasty and Southern Song dynasty sign a formal peace treaty. -
Period: 1162 to 1189
Reign of Emperor Xiaozong
Reign of Emperor Xiaozong -
Period: 1189 to 1194
Reign of Emperor Guangzong
Reign of Emperor Guangzong -
Period: 1194 to 1224
Reign of Emperor Ningzong
Reign of Emperor Ningzong -
Period: 1224 to 1264
Reign of Emperor Lizong
Reign of Emperor Lizong -
Period: 1264 to 1274
Reign of Emperor Duzong
Reign of Emperor Duzong -
1273
Xiangyang falls into Mongol hands
Xiangyang falls into Mongol hands -
Period: 1274 to 1275
Reign of Emperor Gongzong
Reign of Emperor Gongzong -
Period: 1275 to 1279
Mongols attack and conquer Song China
The Mongols led by Kublai Khan attack and conquer Song China -
Period: 1275 to 1277
Reign of Emperor Duanzong
Reign of Emperor Duanzong -
Period: 1278 to 1279
Reign of Emperor Dibing
Reign of Emperor Dibing, last emperor of Dynasty