State
Cao Wei
ancient Chinese state (220–265); one of the three major states in the Three Kingdoms period, with capital at Luoyang
- This boundary
- 220–265 CE
- Founded
- 220 CE
- Ended
- 265 CE
- Capital
- Luoyang
- Religion
- Taoism
- Preceded by
- Eastern HanShu Han
- Succeeded by
- Western Jin dynasty
Overview
Wei (Chinese: 魏), also known as Cao Wei (曹魏) or Former Wei, was one of the major dynastic states in China during the Three Kingdoms period. The state was established in 220 AD by Cao Pi based upon the foundations laid by his father Cao Cao during the end of the Han dynasty. Its capital was initially located at Xuchang, and was later moved to Luoyang.
All rulers (7)
- Cao Cao216–220 CE
- Cao Pi220–226 CE
- Liu Shan223–263 CE
- Cao Rui226–239 CE
- Cao Fang239–254 CE
- Cao Mao254–260 CE
- Cao Huan260–266 CE
Records (2)
- 229 CE — Battle of ChencangBattle · Han ▸ Wei
- 240–262 CE — Jiang Wei's Northern ExpeditionsWar
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