Editing Jin dynasty (266–420) (section)

==== Founding ====
{{See also|Conquest of Wu by Jin}}
[[File:Western Jin Porcelain Female Figure (9832737224).jpg|thumb|Western Jin-era porcelain figurine]]
The Jin dynasty was founded by Sima Yan, who was known posthumously as [[Emperor Wu of Jin|Emperor Wu]] (the "Martial Emperor of Jin"). After succeeding [[Sima Zhao|his father]] as the King of Jin and regent of [[Cao Wei]] in 265, Sima Yan declared himself emperor of the Jin dynasty in February 266 and forced the final Wei ruler [[Cao Huan]] to abdicate. Emperor Wu permitted Cao Huan to live with honour as the Prince of Chenliu, and buried him with imperial ceremony. Under Emperor Wu, the Jin dynasty conquered [[Eastern Wu]] in 280 and united China proper, thus ending the Three Kingdoms period. The period of unity was relatively short-lived, as the Jin state was soon weakened by corruption, political turmoil, and internal conflicts. Emperor Wu's son Zhong, posthumously known as [[Emperor Hui of Jin|Emperor Hui]], was [[Developmental disability|developmentally disabled]].