King Jinheung's Seizure of the Han River Basin and Inspection Steles
King Jinheung broke the alliance with Baekje and seized the entire Han River basin, propelling Silla into rapid growth. He erected inspection steles including the Bukhansan Stele to commemorate his territorial expansion.
Key developments
- 나제 동맹Securing Upper Han River via Silla-Baekje Alliance
Silla cooperated with Baekje to reclaim the upper Han River region from Goguryeo, expanding its territory.
- 한강 탈취Betrayal of Baekje and Seizure of Lower Han River
King Jinheung seized the lower Han River from ally Baekje in a surprise move, giving Silla control over the entire Han River.
- 대가야 정복Conquest of Daegaya and Dissolution of Gaya Confederacy
King Jinheung conquered Daegaya in 562, dissolved the Gaya confederacy, and incorporated the area west of the Nakdong River into Silla.
- 순수비 건립Erection of Four Royal Tour Steles
King Jinheung toured his newly acquired territories and erected royal tour steles at Bukhansan, Changnyeong, Hwangchoryeong, and Maun-ryeong to commemorate his conquests.