The Tang Dynasty: Emperor Taizong’s Rise, Conquests, and Legacy
On the early morning of July 2, 626 CE, the fate of the Tang Dynasty was sealed at the Xuanwu Gate in northern Chang’an (modern-day Xi’an). At this pivotal moment, Li Shimin, who would later become Emperor Taizong, led a small but determined group of loyal soldiers to stage a coup. Tensions had long simmered … Read more
