Paekche百済 百済国alternative words: Paekche kingdom, Kudara, Hyakusai keywords: korea , state related topics: Silla , Battle of Hakusukinoe , Emperor Kanmu , Empress Jingu related web sites: http://www.coara.or.jp/~mieko/koreahistory/koreahistory6.htm explanation: One of 3 Korean kingdoms which occupied the south west of Korean peninsula between 4th and 7th centuries. According to a legend, the people might originate from Fuyo, another Korean kingdom which preexisted in Manchuria. During fierce competitions between 3 kingdoms, Paekche had gradually lost territories in spite of a support of Japan and the capital fell in 660. During the last days, many aristocrats and intellectuals fled to Japan. Emperor Kanmu's mother stemmed from them. | |