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Cao Wei

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220 – 265 · up to 2,973 thousand km² · Asia

Capital: Luoyang

Wei, also known as Cao Wei or Former Wei, was one of the major dynastic states in China during the Three Kingdoms period. The state was established in 220 AD by Cao Pi based upon the foundations laid by his father Cao Cao during the end of the Han dynasty. Its capital was initially located at Xuchang, and was later moved to Luoyang.

Predecessors: Eastern Han, Shu Han

Successors: Western Jin dynasty