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Gaya Confederacy
400년전쟁

King Gwanggaeto the Great's Southern Campaign and the Decline of Geumgwan Gaya

Goguryeo's King Gwanggaeto the Great pursued Wa forces that had invaded Silla all the way to the lower Nakdong River, dealing a severe blow to Geumgwan Gaya. Thereafter, the center of Gaya shifted to Daegaya.

Key developments

  1. 발단Wa Invasion of Silla

    When Wa launched a large-scale invasion of Silla, Silla requested military aid from Goguryeo.

  2. 400년King Gwanggaeto's Southern Campaign

    King Gwanggaeto led 50,000 troops southward, pursuing Wa forces to the lower Nakdong River.

  3. 금관가야 타격Severe Damage to Geumgwan Gaya

    Geumgwan Gaya suffered severe damage during the Goguryeo advance and rapidly declined.

  4. 중심 이동Shift of Gaya's Center to Daegaya

    After Geumgwan Gaya's decline, Daegaya of Goryeong rose as the center of the late Gaya federation.

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