Emperors of the Jin Dynasty
| Order | Name | Notes | Time of Reign (years) |
| 1 | Jin Taizu (Wanyan Aguda) |
Initially, he was one of the leaders of the Nuzhen tribes. After he unified the whole Nuzhen group, he proclaimed himself emperor and founded the Jin Dynasty in 1115. | 1115 - 1123 |
| 2 | Jin Taizong (Wanyan Wuqimai) |
Younger brother of Jin Taizu; In his reign, Jin defeated Liao (907 - 1125) and Northern Song (960 - 1127), turning the Xixia into a subordinate country. | 1123 - 1134 |
| 3 | Jin Xizong (Wanyan Hela) |
Grandson of Jin Taizu; He was killed by Wanyan Liang. | 1135 - 1149 |
| 4 | Hailing Wang (Wanyan Liang) |
He moved the capital of Jin to Yanjing (currently Beijing) and later to Bianjing (currently Kaifeng). He was killed by a Jin general for his escape in the battle with Song. | 1149 - 1161 |
| 5 | Jin Shizong (Wanyan Yong) |
He was originally a governor of Kaifeng. Later, he was put on the throne and took the place of Hailing Wang who was quickly dethroned. | 1161 - 1189 |
| 6 | Jin Zhangzong (Wanyan Jing) |
Grandson of Jin Shizong | 1190 - 1208 |
| 7 | Weishao Wang (Wanyan Yongji) |
The seventh son of Jin Shizong; He was killed in a rebellion launched by a Jin general. | 1209 - 1213 |
| 8 | Jin Xuanzong (Wanyan Xun) |
The elder brother of Jin Zhangzong; He came to the throne after Weishao Wang was killed. | 1213 - 1223 |
| 9 | Jin Aizong (Wanyan Shouxu) |
The third son of Jin Aizong; After the Yuan army captured Jin's capital, Kaifeng, he fled to Caizhou, passed the throne to his son and committed suicide. | 1224 - 1234 |
| 10 | Jin Modi (Wanyan Chenglin) |
Nominally the last emperor of Jin; He was killed soon after the Yuan army captured Caizhou. | Less than one day in 1234 |
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