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During the [[wikipedia:Warring States Period|Warring States Period]], Hangyeong served as the capital of the [[wikipedia:State of Yan|State of Yeon]]. Following the fall of the Yeon, the succeeding dynasties failed to make any impact to expand the metropolitan area, owing to its largely unfavorable terrain for habitation. The area borders the [[wikipedia:Gobi Desert|Gobi Desert]] (just beyond the Great Wall), and the neighboring [[wikipedia:Bohai Sea|Balhae Sea]] is the nearest major body of water, but unable to support a large population (because of its salinity). Nonetheless, during the [[wikipedia:Tang Dynasty|Dang Dynasty]] (唐), the city became the military headquarters for the territory north of the [[wikipedia:Hwang He|Hwangha]]. After the collapse of the Dang, the [[wikipedia:Jin Dynasty, 1115–1234|Yeojin Geum Dynasty]] (金) established the area as Jungdu in 1153 and used the territory as its capital until the Monggolian cavalry arrived in 1205. The city was razed to the ground by [[wikipedia:Temüjin|Teimujin]] (테무친) in 1215, and re-established by his son in 1267, as the new capital of the Weon Dynasty. The Monggols ruled from Daedu until the [[wikipedia:Ming Dynasty|Myeong Dynasty]] (明) unseated the Monggols from the capital in 1368. The ensuing twenty years were marred by conflicts with the Monggols, until the historic 1388 campaign. | During the [[wikipedia:Warring States Period|Warring States Period]], Hangyeong served as the capital of the [[wikipedia:State of Yan|State of Yeon]]. Following the fall of the Yeon, the succeeding dynasties failed to make any impact to expand the metropolitan area, owing to its largely unfavorable terrain for habitation. The area borders the [[wikipedia:Gobi Desert|Gobi Desert]] (just beyond the Great Wall), and the neighboring [[wikipedia:Bohai Sea|Balhae Sea]] is the nearest major body of water, but unable to support a large population (because of its salinity). Nonetheless, during the [[wikipedia:Tang Dynasty|Dang Dynasty]] (唐), the city became the military headquarters for the territory north of the [[wikipedia:Hwang He|Hwangha]]. After the collapse of the Dang, the [[wikipedia:Jin Dynasty, 1115–1234|Yeojin Geum Dynasty]] (金) established the area as Jungdu in 1153 and used the territory as its capital until the Monggolian cavalry arrived in 1205. The city was razed to the ground by [[wikipedia:Temüjin|Teimujin]] (테무친) in 1215, and re-established by his son in 1267, as the new capital of the Weon Dynasty. The Monggols ruled from Daedu until the [[wikipedia:Ming Dynasty|Myeong Dynasty]] (明) unseated the Monggols from the capital in 1368. The ensuing twenty years were marred by conflicts with the Monggols, until the historic 1388 campaign. | ||
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Faced with the growing threats from the Myeong Dynasty, the [[wikipedia:Goryeo|Goryeo Dynasty]] (高麗) launched an invasion, led by [[Emperor Taejo|General Yi Seonggyei]] (李成桂). The 250,000-man army managed to divert the attention by the Myeong forces attacking the Weon Dynasty, and forced a pivotal battle by the capital. By 1390, Goryeo had forced the Myeong to retreat to all territory south of the Hwangha, and to refrain from attacking the Kingdom. From this campaign, General Yi Seonggyei renamed the city "Hangyeong" and established his own dynasty, challenging the right to rule by the Goryeo Kingdom. In a quick coup, the General returned home, leaving himself as the undisputed master of the new realm. Under his reign, the new capital began to prosper. | Faced with the growing threats from the Myeong Dynasty, the [[wikipedia:Goryeo|Goryeo Dynasty]] (高麗) launched an invasion, led by [[Emperor Taejo|General Yi Seonggyei]] (李成桂). The 250,000-man army managed to divert the attention by the Myeong forces attacking the Weon Dynasty, and forced a pivotal battle by the capital. By 1390, Goryeo had forced the Myeong to retreat to all territory south of the Hwangha, and to refrain from attacking the Kingdom. From this campaign, General Yi Seonggyei renamed the city "Hangyeong" and established his own dynasty, challenging the right to rule by the Goryeo Kingdom. In a quick coup, the General returned home, leaving himself as the undisputed master of the new realm. Under his reign, the new capital began to prosper. | ||
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Revision as of 00:20, 6 August 2007
Hangyeong (Korean: 한경 | Chinese: 韓京) is the capital of the Celestial Regency of Daehanjeiguk, otherwise known as the Great Han Empire. The city has been the official capital of the Han Empire since 1390.
| Hangyeong 한경 韓京 | ||
 Cheondan Temple | ||
| Established | ca. 473 BCE | |
| Government •Function •Mayor |
Directly Administered City Capital none | |
| Statistics | ||
| Territory | 16,808 km² | |
| Population •Density •Urban |
15 million 900 people/km² 10 million | |
Contents
History
Names
Hangyeong (韓京) literally translates to "capital of Han", in line with the common East Asian tradition whereby capital cities are explicitly named as such. The capital earned its name following General Yi Seonggyei's conquest of Daedu (大都), meaning "great capital". The name was adopted by the reigning Monggol Weon Dynasty (元). Before this time, it was also commonly referred to as Yeongyeong (燕京) - a tribute to the former state of Yeon - and Jungdu (中都) - meaning "Central Capital".
Pre-1388
During the Warring States Period, Hangyeong served as the capital of the State of Yeon. Following the fall of the Yeon, the succeeding dynasties failed to make any impact to expand the metropolitan area, owing to its largely unfavorable terrain for habitation. The area borders the Gobi Desert (just beyond the Great Wall), and the neighboring Balhae Sea is the nearest major body of water, but unable to support a large population (because of its salinity). Nonetheless, during the Dang Dynasty (唐), the city became the military headquarters for the territory north of the Hwangha. After the collapse of the Dang, the Yeojin Geum Dynasty (金) established the area as Jungdu in 1153 and used the territory as its capital until the Monggolian cavalry arrived in 1205. The city was razed to the ground by Teimujin (테무친) in 1215, and re-established by his son in 1267, as the new capital of the Weon Dynasty. The Monggols ruled from Daedu until the Myeong Dynasty (明) unseated the Monggols from the capital in 1368. The ensuing twenty years were marred by conflicts with the Monggols, until the historic 1388 campaign.
Daedu Campaign (1388-1392)
Faced with the growing threats from the Myeong Dynasty, the Goryeo Dynasty (高麗) launched an invasion, led by General Yi Seonggyei (李成桂). The 250,000-man army managed to divert the attention by the Myeong forces attacking the Weon Dynasty, and forced a pivotal battle by the capital. By 1390, Goryeo had forced the Myeong to retreat to all territory south of the Hwangha, and to refrain from attacking the Kingdom. From this campaign, General Yi Seonggyei renamed the city "Hangyeong" and established his own dynasty, challenging the right to rule by the Goryeo Kingdom. In a quick coup, the General returned home, leaving himself as the undisputed master of the new realm. Under his reign, the new capital began to prosper.
 Emperor Taejo - Founder of the Han Dynasty |
Capital of Han
To be revealed soon.
Geography
City
Economy
Culture
Transportation
Education
Sports
 Emperor Gojong Football Stadium |
Football (蹴球)
The city currently sponsors the Hangyeong Football Club Team. The city also hosts the Emperor Gojong Football Stadium, which also serves as the Headquarters for the Imperial Football Association and the Imperial Han Football Team.
Miscellaneous Facts
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The Great Han Empire (Daehanjeiguk) |
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| Territories: Jikyei, Gamsuk, Gangso, Gwangdong, Daeman, Manju, Monggol, Bokgeon, Sacheon, Sandong, Seojang, Shingang, Wunnam, Taehaeng, Haenam, Hogwang | ||
| Auxiliary Kingdoms & Colonies: Joseon, Jonamdo, Tempalhiyon | ||
| Cities: Hangyeong, Sanghae, Hanseong, Gwangju, Junggyeong, Pyeongyang, Malnira | ||
| History: N/A | ||
| People: Emperor Taejo, Emperor Gojong, Emperor Gwangmu | ||
| Languages: Korean, Chinese, Spanish (in Jonam Kingdom), English (unofficial in diplomacy) | ||
| Sports: Imperial Football Association, Imperial Han Football Team, National Football League | ||
