Jingzhao

Jingzhao (京兆) was a superior prefecture created in 713 during the Tang dynasty by converting Yongzhou (雍州). It lay north of the Qinling in Shaanxi with Chang'an/Xi'an as its core. A census taken in 742 reported a total of 362,921 households (population: 1,960,188), while a census taken ca. 813 reported only 241,202 households.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Bielenstein, Hans (1947). "Bielenstein, "The census of China during the period 2-742 A.D."". BMFEA. 19: 125–163.
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