Sack of Luoyang — Fall of Western Jin

311 CE · Luoyang (Çin) · military

The Han-Zhao army under the command of Liu Cong took Luoyang, the Jin capital, captured the emperor and burned the palace.

Known in Chinese history as the "Disaster of Yongjia" (永嘉之禍), this event brought down the Western Jin. It set off the flight of the Chinese population southward in great waves. A Xiongnu army bringing down the Chinese capital — a dramatic reversal of history.

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What was Sack of Luoyang — Fall of Western Jin?
The Han-Zhao army under the command of Liu Cong took Luoyang, the Jin capital, captured the emperor and burned the palace.
When did Sack of Luoyang — Fall of Western Jin happen?
311 CE
Where did Sack of Luoyang — Fall of Western Jin take place?
Luoyang (Çin)