Tang dynasty

Tang dynasty was an empire in North China (East Asia) that lasted from 618 to 907 CE, about 289 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

A cosmopolitan empire whose capital Chang'an was the largest city on earth, the age of the poets Li Bai and Du Fu and of woodblock printing. The An Lushan rebellion of 755 began a long decline, and warlords ended it in 907.

See Tang dynasty on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 618 to 907 CE
Duration: 289 years
Type: Empire
Region: North China, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Chang'an, Luoyang

Came from

Sui dynasty 581 to 618 CE

Became

Later Liang 907 to 923 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

645 Taika reforms
668 Silla unifies Korea
755 An Lushan rebellion
868 Diamond Sutra printed

Neighbours in East Asia

Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Heian period 794 to 1185 CE
Unified Silla 668 to 935 CE
Balhae 698 to 926 CE
Tibetan Empire 618 to 842 CE
Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
Nanzhao 738 to 902 CE
Nara period 710 to 794 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America

Questions

When did Tang dynasty exist?

618 to 907 CE, about 289 years.

Where was Tang dynasty?

North China, in East Asia. Its capital was Chang'an, Luoyang.

What language did Tang dynasty speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came before Tang dynasty?

Sui dynasty.

What came after Tang dynasty?

Later Liang.