February 27, 907
Abaoji, chieftain of the Yila tribe, is named khagan of the Khitans.
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On February 27, in the year 907:
Abaoji, chieftain of the Yila tribe, is named khagan of the Khitans.
Abaoji, posthumously known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizu of Liao, was a Khitan leader and the founding emperor of the Liao dynasty of China, ruling from 916 to 926.
Why February 27, 907 matters:
Abaoji, chieftain of the Yila tribe, is named khagan of the Khitans.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: February 27, 907
Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries.
The event on this day: Abaoji, chieftain of the Yila tribe, is named khagan of the Khitans.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaoji (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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