# Xiao Tabuyan

_Empress_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Xiao Tabuyan was empress of the Western Liao dynasty by marriage to her cousin Yelü Dashi. She was known in Muslim sources as Kuyang or Orghina. She served as the regent of the empire for her son, Yelü Yilie, during his minority from 1143 to 1150.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1098 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6713105#P569))
- **Citizenship:** Qara Khitai ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6713105#P27))
- **Spouse:** Yelü Dashi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6713105#P26))
- **Positions held:** regent (1143–1150) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6713105#P39))

## Questions

**When was Xiao Tabuyan born?**  
Xiao Tabuyan was born on 1098.

**What positions has Xiao Tabuyan held?**  
Positions held by Xiao Tabuyan include: regent (1143–1150).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Xiao Tabuyan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiao_Tabuyan) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q6713105](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6713105) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Xiao Tabuyan". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/xiao-tabuyan. Retrieved 14 November 2026.