Later Liang Dynasty

State · 911–925 CE · at its largest around 922 CE

The first of the Five Dynasties, founded by Zhu Wen when he ended the Tang in 907. Later Tang destroyed it in 923.

On its lands while it lasted

• Imperial examination system (605–1905 CE): The Sui formalised civil service examinations for selecting officials, a system that lasted until its abolition in 1905.
• Hanlin Academy (738–1911 CE): Emperor Xuanzong of Tang founded the Hanlin Academy in Chang’an as a body of scholars who drafted imperial documents. Under later dynasties it became an elite institution of top examination graduates, lasting until 1911.
• Hangzhou (c. 911 CE): Capital of Wuyue (911–978).
• Beijing (c. 911 CE): Capital of Yan Kingdom (911–914), Ming Dynasty (1375–1644), Empire of China (1916–1916), and 2 more.
• Fengxiang District (c. 911 CE): Capital of Qi Kingdom (911–924).
• Liao Nanjing (c. 916–1153 CE): Capital of Liao Dynasty (916–1125).

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