Western Liang
The Western Liang ( Chinese 西凉 , Pinyin Xī Liáng ; 400 - 421 ) was a state of the Sixteen Kingdoms in China . It was founded by the Li family, who were Han Chinese . The founder of the Tang Dynasty , Li Yuan (Emperor Gaozu ), traced his ancestry back to the rulers of the Western Liang.
All rulers of the Western Liang proclaimed themselves kings ("wang").
Ruler of the Western Liang (400-421)
| Temple name | Posthumous name | Surname and first name | Duration of the reign | Era names and their duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese convention: family name and first name | ||||
| Taizu (太祖 Tàizǔ) | Wuzhao (武 昭 Wǔzhāo) | Li Gao (李暠 Lǐ Gǎo) | 400 - 417 | Gengzi (庚子Gēngzǐ) 400 405 Jianchu (建初Jianchu) 406 -417 |
| did not exist | Houzhu (後主 Hòuzhǔ) | Li Xin (李 歆 Lǐ Xīn) | 417- 420 | Jiaxing (嘉興 Jīaxīng) 417-420 |
| did not exist | Houzhu (後主 Hòuzhǔ) | Li Xun (李 恂 Lǐ Xún) | 420- 421 | Yongjian (永 建 Yǒngjiàn) 420-421 |