Later Shu: Map & History
Shu, referred to as Later Shu and Meng Shu in historiography, was a dynastic state of China and one of the Ten Kingdoms during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
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Shu, referred to as Later Shu and Meng Shu in historiography, was a dynastic state of China and one of the Ten Kingdoms during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It was located in present-day Sichuan with its capital in Chengdu and lasted from 934 to 965.
Modern Countries Once Part of Later Shu
At its mapped extent, Later Shu covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Later Shu's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Later Shu: Key Facts
| Founded | 934 CE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 965 CE |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- Northern Song dynasty
Facts from Wikidata Q526507 (CC0).
Later Shu Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 606,099 km² in 941 CE.
Later Shu: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Later Shu exist?
Later Shu is dated to 936 CE – 969 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Later Shu?
The capital of Later Shu was Chengdu.
How large was Later Shu at its peak?
At its peak in 941 AD Later Shu covered about 606,099 km².
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