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Six Dynasties (六朝) is a collective noun for the six Chinese dynasties, namely the Kingdom of Wu, Eastern Jin Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Qi Dynasty, Liang Dynasty and Chen Dynasty. They were founded south of Chang Jiang with their national capital all located at Jiankang.

See also: Chinese history -- Chinese sovereign -- Southern Dynasties -- Nanking

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