Fall of Chang'an

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Fall of Chang'an
Part of Upheaval of the Five Barbarians
Sixteen Kingdoms 317 AD (2).jpg
Map of China shortly after the fall of Chang'an in December 316.
DateAugust or September–11 December 316 AD
Location
Result Han victory; Emperor Huai surrenders
Belligerents
Han-Zhao Western Jin
Commanders and leaders
Liu Yao Emperor Huai of Jin   White flag icon.svg
Qu Yun   White flag icon.svg
Suo Chen   Skull and Crossbones.svg
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Graff, David (2002), Medieval Chinese Warfare 300-900 (1 ed.), Routledge, p. 50
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  • Fall of Chang'an
    Traditional Chinese 長安之戰
    Simplified Chinese 长安之战
    Transcriptions
    Standard Mandarin
    Hanyu Pinyin Cháng'ān zhī zhàn