An Lushan Rebellion

755 CE · military

The large-scale rebellion that began in 755 under the leadership of General An Lushan against the Tang Dynasty became one of the most devastating civil wars in Chinese history.

The conflicts, which lasted for years, led to the capture of the capital, extensive population losses, and a serious weakening of central authority. Although the rebellion was suppressed, the Tang Dynasty never fully regained its former power.

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What was An Lushan Rebellion?
The large-scale rebellion that began in 755 under the leadership of General An Lushan against the Tang Dynasty became one of the most devastating civil wars in Chinese history.
When did An Lushan Rebellion happen?
755 CE