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Tang dynasty
The Tang dynasty is regarded as a golden age of Chinese culture, with a cosmopolitan capital at Chang'an and great achievements in poetry and printing. It met the Abbasid Caliphate at the Battle of Talas in 751. Rebellions weakened it until its end in 907.
Key facts
| Dates | 618 CE – 907 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Chang'an, Luoyang |
| Founder | Emperor Gaozu of Tang (Li Yuan) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism |
| Peak extent | ≈ 5.4 million km² (c. 715 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Sui dynasty Eastern Turkic Khaganate Western Turkic Khaganate Kingdom of Kucha Xueyantuo Khaganate
Followed by
Song dynasty Liao dynasty Ngô dynasty Later Liang Wu (Yang Wu) Wuyue Min Southern Han Ma Chu Former Shu
In the Islamic timeline
- Abbasid Caliphate — Tang and Abbasid armies fought at the Battle of Talas (751).
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.