The successor state to Liu Song will start off strong, but it will soon hit the rocks of instability, rebellion, and overthrow all in just a little more than 2 decades. At the dawn of the 6th century, its end will largely parallel its beginning.

Time Frame: 479-502 CE

Major Participants:

Xiao Daocheng (Emperor Gao of Southern Qi) r. 479-482

Xiao Ze (Emperor Wu of Southern Qi) r. 482-493

Xiao Zhaoye (Emperor/Marquis of Donghun) r. 493-494

Xiao Luan (Emperor Ming of Southern Qi) r. 494-498

Xiao Baojuan (Emperor of Southern Qi) r. 498-502

Xiao Baorong (Emperor of Southern Qi) r. 501-502

Xiao Yan (Duke/Prince/Emperor Wu of Liang) r. 502-549 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy