Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of China
Role range: 0712-0756
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hsuan Tsung Biography and Timeline
Follow Hsuan Tsung through 6 dated historical records for China.
Hsuan Tsung, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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712–756Years on this page
712
751
Independence of China
Yunnan rebels under Nanzhao & becomes an independent kingdom
Role range: 0712-0756
Independence of Nanzhao
Yunnan rebels under Nanzhao & becomes an independent kingdom
Role range: 0712-0756
Battle of Talas River
Defeat for the Tang armies destroys Tang power in central Asia
755
Capture of Luoyang
Rebels led by An Lushan capture Luoyang
756
Abdication
Forced to abdicate after Changan is captured by An Lushan
Role range: 0712-0756
Records, sources and methodology
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