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An Lushan Rebellion

Massive rebellion against the Tang dynasty that devastated northern China and weakened Tang central authority.

Timeline
755-763 CE
Duration
9 years
Region
East Asia
Record
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Historical overview

Overview adapted from a Wikipedia summary and stored locally on May 11, 2026.

The An Lushan Rebellion was a massive revolt against the Tang dynasty. It severely weakened Tang authority and caused enormous demographic and political disruption in China.

Theater countries

China

Actors

Tang dynastyYan rebelsregional military governors

Tags

rebelliondynastic-warchina

Border context

751-999historical border era

Regional empires and frontier worlds

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