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Liu Yan declared himself emperor, establishing the state of Southern Han at his capital of Panyu (present-day Guangzhou) in southern China.
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Emperor of Southern Han from 917 to 942
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State in southern China (917-971) during the 5 Dynasties and 10 Kingdoms period
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Guangzhou
Capital of Guangdong, China
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