In the Tang Dynasty, the entire region of Ningxia was Guannei Dao, with six prefectural states: Yuanzhou, Lingzhou, Xihui Zhou, Anle Zhou, Xiongzhou and Jingzhou. In the 14th year of Tianbao (755), the "Anshi Rebellion" broke out in the Tang Dynasty. The crown prince Li Heng ascended the throne in Lingwu, Ningxia and became Emperor Suzong of Tang.
In the Northern Song Dynasty, Ningxia belonged to Qinfenglu. Later, the northern part of Ningxia was occupied by Li Jiqian of Dangxiang nationality. The Northern Song controlled only the southern part of Ningxia, and the southern part of Ningxia belonged to Jingyuan Road.
In the Yuan Dynasty, the former land of the Western Xia State was set up in the Western Xia Zhongxing road and other provinces. In the 24th year of Yuan Dynasty (1287), Ningxia Fu Road was set up, from which Ningxia got its name.