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960 - 1279

Song Dynasty in China.
960 - 1125

The Northern Song Dynasty in China.
960 - 976

Reign of Emperor Taizu, founder of the Song dynasty in China.
962

Emperor Taizu of Song introduces a new and harsh law code in China.
976 - 997

Reign of Emperor Taizong of the Song dynasty in China.
c. 990 - 1030

Life of Chinese painter Fan Kuan.
997 - 1022

Reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song dynasty in China.
1004

Treaty of Shanyuan which brings peace between the Liao dynasty and Song dynasty of China with the latter compelled to pay annual tribute.
1021 - 1086

Life of Wang Anshi, influential chancellor during the Song dynasty.
1022 - 1063

Reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song dynasty in China.
1037 - 1101

Life of Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo.
1044

Defeat to the Xia state results in China's Song dynasty paying tribute.
1054 - 1126

Life of Song dynasty general Tong Guan.
1063 - 1067

Reign of Emperor Yingzong of the Song dynasty in China.
1067 - 1085

Reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song dynasty in China.
1084

Sima Guang writes his 'Zizhi tongjian' (Comprehensive Mirror for Aid to Government), a history of China.
1085 - 1100

Reign of Emperor Zhizong of the Song dynasty in China.
1100 - 1126

Reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song dynasty in China.
1103

Lie Jie in China writes his 'Yingzao fashi', a treatise on architecture.
1125 - 1279

The Southern Song Dynasty in China.
1125

The Jin state attacks Song China.
1125

The Jurchen Jin state invades Song China necessitating the latter to move south and form the Southern Song dynasty.
1127 - 1162

Reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Song dynasty in China.
1138

Hangzhou (aka Linan) is made the capital of the Song Dynasty, now known as the Southern Song.
1141

A peace treaty is signed betwwen the (southern) Song Dynasty and Jin state.
1142

The Jurchen Jin dynasty and Southern Song dynasty sign a formal peace treaty.
1162 - 1189

Reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song dynasty in China.
1189 - 1194

Reign of Emperor Guangzong of the Song dynasty in China.
1194 - 1224

Reign of Emperor Ningzong of the Song dynasty in China.
1212 - 1215

The Mongols attack Song China, sacking over 90 cities.
1215

The Mongols sack Beijing.
1224 - 1264

Reign of Emperor Lizong of the Song dynasty in China.
1264 - 1274

Reign of Emperor Duzong of the Song dynasty in China.
1268

Kublai Khan resumes the Mongol attacks on Song Dynasty China.
1273

Xiangyang falls into Mongol hands.
1274 - 1275

Reign of Emperor Gongzong of the Song dynasty in southern China.
1275 - 1279

The Mongols led by Kublai Khan attack and conquer the last remnants of Song China.
1275 - 1277

Reign of Emperor Duanzong of the Song dynasty in southern China.
28 Mar 1276

Lin'an, the capital of the Song Dynasty, is captured by a Mongol army.
1278 - 1279

Reign of Emperor Dibing of the Song dynasty in southern China.
19 Mar 1279

The Mongols complete their conquest of Song Dynasty China with victory at the naval battle at Yaishan.

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