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Byeonhan

변한

200 BCE – 400 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · empire
Period
200 BCE – 400 CE
Duration
600 years
Known Periods
3
Data Confidence
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Overview

Byeonhan, also known as Byeonjin, was a loose confederacy of chiefdoms located in the southern Korean peninsula. Existing from approximately 200 BCE to 400 CE, it was one of the Samhan, or "Three Hans," alongside Mahan and Jinhan. This former country was a significant political entity in the region during the early Common Era.

Historical Periods

Byeonhan (-91–533)

91 BCE – 533 CE

Area: 13,603 km²

Byeonhan (534–560)

534 CE – 560 CE

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Area: 10,542 km²

Byeonhan (561–566)

561 CE – 566 CE

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Area: 10,542 km²

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