Emperor Tianzuo of Liao - End of Liao Dynasty

End of Liao Dynasty

After the end of the Northern Liao in Nanjing, a general Yelü Dashi (耶律大石) rejoined Tianzuo. In 1123, the Jurchens captured the Tianzuo's palace at Qingzhong (south of modern Hohhot), capturing members of his family. Tianzuo fled to seek refuge with the Xi Xia. Later Tianzuo expressed his intention to attack the Jurchens, but Yelü Dashi withheld his support, considering it folly as the Jurchens were too strong. In 1124, Yelü Dashi fled to the west with a band of his followers, and established the Western Liao dynasty. In 1125, Tianzuo was captured by the Jin Dynasty, ending the Liao Dynasty.