Tang Dynasty

Tang Dynasty

From 618 to 907 AD, this was a unified central plains dynasty that succeeded the Sui Dynasty, with a total of twenty-one emperors and a reign lasting 289 years. The Tang Dynasty was one of the most powerful nations in the world at the time, with its reputation spreading far and wide, maintaining relations with countries across Asia and Europe. After the Tang, overseas Chinese often referred to themselves as Tang people.

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Li Yuan establishes the Tang Dynasty Xuanwu Gate Incident Xuanzang's Journey to the West for Scriptures Princess Wencheng Marries into Tibet Reign of Zhenguan Wu Zetian replaced Tang with Zhou Di Renjie: Pillar of the Tang Court Four Elites of Early Tang Emperor Xuanzong of Tang appointed virtuous ministers Li Linfu, honey on his lips and a sword in his heart "Poetry Immortal" Li Bai An Lushan Rebellion Yang Guifei's Soul Broken at Mawei Post Guo Ziyi single-handedly repelled the Huihu army Yongzhen Reform "Poetry Devil" Bai Juyi Yuanhe Restoration Sweet Dew Incident Niu-Li Factional Strife Huang Chao Rebellion