Abstract

The issue of Bohai people in the Liao Empire after the destruction of their state in 926 CE is a very complicated and important one in understanding the fate of ethnic groups in East Asia in the medieval period. As is known, after 926 many Bohai people remained in the Liao Empire, because they did not want to emigrate to other regions (such as the Koryo kingdom, Japanese Empire or the lands of the Jurchen tribes). Over two centuries the policy of Khitan rulers towards the Bohai population changed several times. This article considers the specifics of the situation of the population from the former Bohai state in Liao and analyzes the roles of Bohai people in the Khitan state. The time period of my research in this work is limited to 1029, which saw the biggest rebellion of the Bohai people in the East Capital of Liao. This event demonstrated the altered position of the Bohai population remaining in the Liao Empire.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.