Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty (Chinese: 唐朝; pinyin: Táng Cháo; Middle Chinese: dhɑng) (June 18, 618 – June 4, 907) was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li (李) family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. The dynasty was interrupted briefly by the Second Zhou Dynasty (October 16, 690 – March 3, 705) when Empress Wu Zetian sei... more

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  • 289 years (Jun 18, 618 C.E. — Jun 4, 907 C.E.)

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  • 289 years (Jun 18, 618 C.E. — Jun 4, 907 C.E.)
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