Wu Empire of ancient China
 
Wu Empire
(c. 229 - 280 CE)

A general of the Hsi (western) Han Empire named Sun Ch'uan declared himself Emperor Ta Huang and started Wu Dynasty at Wuchang (Hupai Province) in 221 CE. Later, he moved his capital to Chien-yeh (present-day Nanking). Hsi Chin Empire defeated Wu Dynasty in 280 CE and unified China.
 

Succession of Wu Emperors

Ta Huang (Sun Ch'uan) 222-2-252 CE

Emperor FEI (Sun Liang)   252-257 CE

 Chao Ti  257-264 CE

Yuan Ti  264- 265 CE

 unknown  265 - 280 CE
 


Da Quan Dang Qian
Coin of Wu Empire

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