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Later Tang

923 CE – 937 CE · about 14 years

The Later Tang was the second of the Five Dynasties, founded by Li Cunxu of the Shatuo Turks, who claimed to restore the Tang. It conquered the Later Liang and Former Shu. Shi Jingtang, with Khitan help, overthrew it in 936–937.

Key facts

Dates	923 CE – 937 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capital	Luoyang
Founder	Li Cunxu (Emperor Zhuangzong)
Religion(s)	Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism

Before & after

Preceded by

Later Liang Former Shu

Followed by

Later Jin Later Shu

Sources

Wikipedia – Later Tang
Wikipedia – Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.