The Jurchen Jin dynasty (meaning “Golden”) ruled parts of China, Mongolia, and northern Korea from 1115 to 1234 CE. The Jurchen originated from Manchuria, but in conquering the neighbouring Liao empire of the Khitan and parts of Song China, they came to rule the Great Plain of Asia from 1127 CE until their fall at the hands of the Mongols. It is not to be confused with the Chinese Jin dynasty which ruled China from 266 to 316 CE.
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1115 - 1234The Jurchen Jin state rules in Mongolia and northern China.
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1115 - 1123Reign of Emperor Taizu, founder of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1120The Jin state attacks the Khitan-Liao capital of Jehol in northern China.
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1123 - 1135Reign of Taizong, emperor of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1125The Jurchen Jin state invades Song China necessitating the latter to move south and form the Southern Song dynasty.
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1126The Goryeo kingdom of Korea submits to vassal status towards the Jurchen Jin dynasty.
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1135 - 1149Reign of Xizong, emperor of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1142The Jurchen Jin dynasty and Southern Song dynasty sign a formal peace treaty.
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1149 - 1161Reign of Hailingwang, emperor of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1153The Jurchen Jin state capital is moved from Shangjing (Harbin) to Yanjing (Beijing).
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1161 - 1190Reign of Shizong, emperor of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1190 - 1209Reign of Zhangzong, emperor of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1205The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.
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1209The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.
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1209 - 1213Reign of Feidi, emperor of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1209The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.
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1211The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.
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1213 - 1224Reign of Xuanzong, emperor of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1214The Jurchen Jin state signs a short-lived peace treaty with the Mongol Empire and is obliged to pay tribute.
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1215The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.
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1224 - 1234Reign of Aizong, last emperor of the Jurchen Jin state.
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1230 - 1231The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin State.
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1233Kaifeng, capital of the Jurchen Jin State, falls after a lengthy siege by the Mongols.
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Feb 1234The Mongols attack and conquer the Jurchen Jin State in northern China.
