Sui dynasty

Sui dynasty was an empire in North China (East Asia) that lasted from 581 to 618 CE, about 37 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

Reunited China in 589 after three centuries of division and built the Grand Canal linking the Yellow River and the Yangtze. Failed invasions of Goguryeo set off the revolts that ended it.

See Sui dynasty on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates

581 to 618 CE

Duration

37 years

Type

Empire

Region

North China, East Asia

Language family

Chinese

Capital

Daxing (Chang'an), Luoyang

Came from

• Chen dynasty 557 to 589 CE
• Northern Zhou 557 to 581 CE

Became

• Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

• 609 Grand Canal completed

Neighbours in East Asia

• Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE
• Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
• Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
• Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
• Tibetan Empire 618 to 842 CE
• Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
• Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
• Tuyuhun c. 285 to 670 CE
• Chen dynasty 557 to 589 CE
• Northern Zhou 557 to 581 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
• Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
• Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
• Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
• Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
• Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
• First Turkic Khaganate 552 to 603 CE, Central and North Asia

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