History: February 27 (#1)

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.

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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.

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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)