Military & Warfare

Capture of Luoyang by Huang Chao

Rebel leader Huang Chao captured the eastern capital of the Tang dynasty, Luoyang, marking a significant moment in the widespread unrest and rebellion against the Tang government. This seizure of power occurred amid a backdrop of declining imperial authority and heightened social tensions, leading to unprecedented instability across the empire. Huang Chao's forces overwhelmed the city, symbolizing the growing power of regional rebellions against the central government.

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