THE PROBLEM OF BOHAI SURYONGS
THE PROBLEM OF BOHAI SURYONGS

Summary/Abstract: Bohai (698–713) was a mediaeval state in East Asia. It was recognised by the Tang Chinese Empire in 713 and became a kingdom from the 760s. However, its status was unclear. Although Bohai was a formal vassal of the Tang Empire, it followed independent policies and regarded itself as an empire, not only in internal policy, but also in its foreign relations. The provincial system of Bohai imitated an imperial system but the status of provincial powers in the Bohai state was not clear. The aim of this paper is to investigate the position of leaders and their influence on the provincial powers of Bohai, and to analyse the specifics of the development of Bohai administration.

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