It was created after the last of three dynasties created by Shatuo Turks fell to the Han - governed Later Zhou in 951 .
Though considered one of the ten kingdoms , the Northern Han was based in the traditional Shatuo stronghold of Shanxi .
Northern Han was created after the last of three dynasties created by Shatuo   fell to the Han - governed Later Zhou in 951 .
Though considered one of the ten kingdoms , the Northern Han was based in the traditional Shatuo stronghold of Shanxi .