Later Tang

State · 926–935 CE · at its largest around 926 CE

A Five Dynasties regime founded by Li Cunxu, who destroyed the Later Liang and ruled from Luoyang. Shi Jingtang overthrew it in 936.

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.
• Liao Nanjing (c. 916–1153 CE): Capital of Liao Dynasty (916–1125).
• Jiangling County (c. 926 CE): Capital of Jingnan (926–963).
• Daming County (c. 926 CE): Capital of Later Tang (926–935).

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