What Country Was Daegu In?
Daegu (Taegu-gwangyoksi, South Korea) lies within 9 different states on Chronica Maps' 39 historical border maps. The longest stretch is under Silla, from 1 BC to AD 799. The earliest state recorded here is Silla (1 BC).
Who ruled Daegu?
| Period (by border map) | Ruled by |
|---|---|
| 500 BC – 201 BC | Unclaimed / no data |
| 200 BC – 101 BC | Tungus |
| 100 BC – 2 BC | Unclaimed / no data |
| 1 BC – AD 799 | Silla |
| AD 800 – AD 899 | Silia |
| AD 900 – AD 999 | Silla |
| 1000 – 1099 | Korea |
| 1100 – 1199 | Unclaimed / no data |
| 1200 – 1299 | Goryeo |
| 1300 – 1399 | Great Khanate |
| 1400 – 1491 | Northern Yuan |
| 1492 – 1913 | Korea |
| 1914 – 1944 | Empire of Japan |
| 1945 – 1959 | Korea (USA) |
| 1960 – today | Korea, Republic of |
DaeguHistoric cities nearby
Battles and events within 200 km
- Battle of Baekgang · AD 663
- Battle of Hansando · 1592
- Battle of Tsushima · 1905
Based on approximate historical borders; towns close to a frontier may be assigned to a neighbouring state.
Famous people from the region
| Lived | Person | |
|---|---|---|
| 1397 – 1450 | Sejong the Great | King of Joseon |
| 1545 – 1598 | Yi Sun-sin | Korean admiral |
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.