Asian Philosophies | Chinese History - The Great Disunion (317 ~ 589 CE)

Chinese History - The Great Disunion (317 ~ 589)
Guanlong Aristocracy and Yang Noble House.
Reading:

1. Wikipedia - Northern and Southern dynasties (Only read the Northern dynasty, not the Southern Dynasty)
2. Wikipedia - Emperor Wen of Sui (Yang Family)
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   The "Guanlong Aristocracy" (關隴集團) was indeed a significant political and military group in Chinese history during the Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 北魏) and the early Northern Qi dynasty (550-577 北齊), which are part of the Northern and Southern Dynasties period (420-589 南北朝). The Guanlong Aristocracy was a powerful and influential faction composed of prominent noble families who played a key role in the politics and governance of these dynasties.
   This aristocracy had its power base in the Guanlong region, which encompassed parts of present-day Shanxi (關-陝西) and Gansu (隴 -甘肅) provinces in northern China. They often held high-ranking military and administrative positions and were closely associated with the imperial court. Members of the Guanlong Aristocracy often intermarried and formed a network of powerful families.
   Notable figures from this group included Yuwen Tai (宇文泰), who was a prominent general and regent during the Northern Wei dynasty, as well as his descendants who continued to hold power in the early Northern Qi dynasty. Their influence waned as other political factions rose to prominence, but their legacy and impact on the political landscape of the time were significant.
   The Guanlong Aristocracy's rise and fall were tied to the complex power struggles and political dynamics of the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, which was characterized by frequent changes of rulers and shifting alliances among various factions. This period of Chinese history was marked by military conflicts, political intrigue, and social changes.
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