China & TibetAsia

Sui dynasty

581 CE – 618 CE · about 37 years

The Sui dynasty reunified China in 589 after nearly three centuries of division and built the Grand Canal. Costly wars against Goguryeo led to rebellion and its fall.

Key facts

Dates	581 CE – 618 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Daxing (Chang'an), Luoyang
Founder	Emperor Wen of Sui
Religion(s)	Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism
Peak extent	≈ 3 million km² (c. 589 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Northern Wei Chen dynasty Northern Zhou

Followed by

Tang dynasty

Sources

Wikipedia – Sui dynasty
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

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