Juqu Anzhou

Juqu Anzhou (Chinese: 沮渠安周; died 460) is viewed by some historians as a ruler of the Xiongnu-led Chinese Northern Liang dynasty. After the state's territory was largely seized by the Northern Wei in 439, and his older brother Juqu Mujian (Prince Ai) was captured by Northern Wei, Juqu Anzhou's brother Juqu Wuhui tried to hold out against Northern Wei, initially on Northern Liang's old territory, and later, after that attempt failed, at Gaochang. Juqu Anzhou succeeded Juqu Wuhui after Juqu Wuhui's death in 444, and he continued to use the title of Prince of Hexi, a title used by his brothers and previously by his father Juqu Mengxun (Prince Wuxuan). Chinese historians dispute over whether Juqu Wuhui and Juqu Anzhou should be considered Northern Liang rulers or not, and most consider Juqu Mujian the final prince of Northern Liang.

Juqu Anzhou
沮渠安周
Prince of Hexi
Ruler of Northern Liang
Reign444–460
PredecessorJuqu Wuhui
Died460
Full name
Era name and dates
Chéng píng (承平): 444–460
Regnal name
Prince of Hexi (河西王)
DynastyNorthern Liang
FatherJuqu Mengxun
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