The Tang Dynasty was a unified Central Plains dynasty after the Sui Dynasty, with a total of 2 1 emperor and enjoyed the country for 289 years. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, the world was in harmony. In 6 17, Li Yuan, Duke of the Tang Dynasty, set out for Jinyang. The following year, he proclaimed himself emperor and established the Tang Dynasty, with Chang 'an as his capital.

After Emperor Taizong succeeded to the throne, he initiated the rule of chastity and laid the foundation for the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Tang Gaozong inherited the legacy of Zhenguan, initiated the "rule of eternal emblem", and established Luoyang as its capital in 657. The Huang Chao Uprising broke out in 878, which destroyed the foundation of the Tang Dynasty. In 907, Zhu Wen usurped the Tang Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty perished.

The Tang Dynasty accepted exchanges and studies from various countries, and its economy, society, culture and art showed the characteristics of diversification and openness. A large number of famous poets have emerged in poetry, calligraphy, painting and music, such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, calligrapher Yan Zhenqing, painter Wu Daozi and musician Li Guinian.

The name of the ruling dynasty

The name of the Tang Dynasty is "Tang", which was an ancient place name in the Jin Dynasty. Tang Gaozu tang gaozu's grandfather Li Hu was one of the eight pillars of the Western Wei Dynasty, and posthumous title was the "Tang Gong". Later, the title was passed on to Li Yuan.

Li Yuan stayed in Jinyang, the palace of the Sui Dynasty. He set out in the name of respecting Sui and took Chang 'an in every battle. After Emperor Yangdi abdicated, he took Tang as his country name and made Chang 'an his capital. Because the monarch's surname is Li, it is called the Tang Dynasty.