Gaogouli County

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the location of Gaogouli County

Gaogouli County was one of three prefectures of Xuantu Commandery in southeastern Manchuria.[1] It was established by the Han Dynasty after the fall of Gojoseon to keep Goguryeo tribes in check.[2] From 75 BC to 12 AD, Goguryeo tribes were under administration of Gaogouli County and engaged in client state relationship with the Han Dynasty.[1] In 12 AD, Goguryeo rebelled against the Han Dynasty and established independence.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 'Gina L. Barnes', "State Formation in Korea", 2001 Curzon Press, page 22'
  2. ↑ "Gaogouli County", Encyclopædia Britannicae Korean Edition
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