Overview
The Jin dynasty or the Jin Empire, officially Jin, sometimes distinguished as the Sima Jin or the Two Jins, was an imperial dynasty in China that existed from 266 to 420 AD. It was founded by Sima Yan, posthumously known as Emperor Wu of Jin, who previously served as the regent of the Cao Wei dynasty. There are two main divisions in the history of the dynasty. The Western Jin (266–316 AD) was established as the successor to Cao Wei after Emperor Wu usurped the throne from Cao Huan. The capital of the Western Jin was initially in Luoyang, though it later moved to Chang'an (modern Xi'an). In 280 AD, after conquering Eastern Wu, the Western Jin ended the Three.
Historical Periods
Western Jin (265–282)
265 CE – 282 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 2,972,637 km²
Western Jin (283–286)
283 CE – 286 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 4,373,308 km²
Western Jin (287–305)
287 CE – 305 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 4,370,777 km²
Western Jin (306–307)
306 CE – 307 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 2,950,502 km²
Western Jin (308–310)
308 CE – 310 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 2,949,958 km²
Western Jin (311–312)
311 CE – 312 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 2,759,112 km²
Western Jin (313–323)
313 CE – 323 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 2,707,239 km²
Western Jin (324–336)
324 CE – 336 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 2,401,580 km²
Western Jin (337–346)
337 CE – 346 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 1,888,347 km²
Western Jin (347–370)
347 CE – 370 CE
Capital: LuoyangArea: 2,340,202 km²
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