Historical Events tagged with "yan"
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Politics & Government
An Lushan Declares Himself Emperor of Yan
February 5th, 756 1269 years ago
An Lushan, a Tang dynasty general, declared himself Emperor of China and founded the Yan state, beginning a rebellion against the Tang government. This proclamation marked a significant power shift during a time of unrest and civil war, leading to the fall of Chang'an to his forces. An Lushan's ambitions were fueled by personal grievances and the desire for retaliation against the Tang authorities, setting off a destructive period in Chinese history.
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