Overview
Balhae, also known as Parhae or Bohai, was a multiethnic kingdom established in 698 CE by Tae Choyŏng. Originally called the Kingdom of Jin until 713, it encompassed parts of modern Northeast China, the northern Korean Peninsula, and the southeastern Russian Far East. Its founding involved Goguryeo and Mohe people. Balhae's early relationship with the Tang dynasty was contentious, but later became cordial, with Tang recognizing it as the "Prosperous Country in the East." Balhae adopted some Tang administrative systems and its culture showed influences from Goguryeo, Mohe, Khitan, Tang, and Japanese elements. The kingdom was conquered by the Khitan-led Liao dynasty in 926 CE.
Historical Periods
Balhae (705–740)
705 CE – 740 CE
Capital: DongmosanArea: 125,330 km²
Balhae (741–824)
741 CE – 824 CE
Capital: DongmosanArea: 331,752 km²
Balhae (825–849)
825 CE – 849 CE
Capital: DongmosanArea: 483,524 km²
Balhae (850–910)
850 CE – 910 CE
Capital: DongmosanArea: 483,332 km²
Balhae (911–921)
911 CE – 921 CE
Capital: DongmosanArea: 487,475 km²
Balhae (922–925)
922 CE – 925 CE
Capital: DongmosanArea: 487,475 km²