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1. Northern Wei Dynasty

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   The dynasty began its decline following the death of Emperor Xiaowen, as the tension between the Sinicized ruling elite (the "Yuan faction") and the traditionalist Xianbei military nobility intensified. The court in Luoyang became increasingly detached from the frontier garrisons responsible for defense against the Rouran and the increasingly powerful Gokturks.
   The formal split occurred in 534 CE, marking the beginning of the Eastern Wei and Western Wei Dynasties. This division was precipitated by the…