K'an-Hsia
K'an-Hsia | |
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| Royal Capital of K'an-Hsia | |
      Clockwise from top: Imperial Palace of Songha, T'an-wo Alleyway in the city center, Ta-Lin Academy, Pan-Ts'un Waterway in the Imperial Palace, Arrihau Temple near the city centre, Li-yü-shih-hsia Hall in the Imperial Palace | |
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| Nickname: The High City | |
| Motto: The Seung shall rule a dynasty for millenia. | |
| Country | Songha |
| Settled | 1382 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Direct Rule |
| • Body | Imperial Council |
| Population (2016) | 64,281 |
| Demonym | K'anni |
| Website | www.kanhsiacity.sg |
K'an-Hsia, officially the Royal Capital of K'an-Hsia has been the capital of Songha since 1382. Located in the Bai'akisa Mountain Range, Atakyu is known for its rich history, sprawling temples, beautiful scenery, and as a major cultural center of the Songhese nation. The city is the focal point of Seungist religion, and it is the residence of the Seung Family, including the current empress, La'akea Yungai-Seungg. As of the 2016 census, Atakyu has a population of 64,281 and a metropolitan population of 72,843.
History
Pre-1382
The area that K'an-Hsia now lies in originated as a lush grazing land for Nomads and Shepherds in the Bai'akisa Mountains. The area remained secluded and concealed by the mountain for centuries without much human influence. In 1341, most of Lunya (Later renamed Liu-Hu) burned down in terrible city-wide fires. The ensuing rioting and unrest exposed the vulnerability of the Seung Dynasty to issues such as this. In 1374, 33 years later and after much of Lunya was rebuilt, Empress Kōleka set out on a Pilgrimmage to the Bai'akisa Mountains, where, according to religious scripture, she contemplated the burning of Lunya, the vulnerability of the Seung Dynasty in Lunya, and connection with nature. In 1375, her expedition came across the Hsia Valley, and immediately she felt drawn to it. Ultimately, she came to the conclusion that the fire was proof that the Gods were angry with Songha, and especially the Seung Dynasty for losing their connection to their faith and to nature. In 1379, a settlement expedition set out for the valley, including much of the Seung Family. Members of the expedition were allegedly handpicked by the Royal Coucil, and work on the city began later that same year; in 1832, after over two years of construction and development, K'an-Hsia was formally inaugurated as the Royal Capital of Songha.