Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

502 in China

Explore 3 historical events and records for China in 502.

Historical records for China in 502

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Other events (month unknown)

Liang Dynasty

Xiao Yan · Nanjing · House / House of Liang

Marches on Nanjing & forces the downfall of the Qi rulers

Siege of Nanking

Xiao Yan · Nanjing · House / House of Liang

Marches on Nanjing & forces the downfall of the Qi rulers

Succession

Xiao Yan · House / House of Liang

Succeeds as Emperor of China

How these records were prepared

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