The Tang Dynasty ruled for about 290 years (618-907) and ruled for less than 300 years. It started with the great ancestor Li Yuan and ended with Emperor Ai, the 20th emperor.
There were 21 emperors in the Tang Dynasty, among whom Tang Zhongzong and Tang Ruizong were emperors twice.
The emperors of the Tang Dynasty include the following:
1. Tang Gaozu Li Yuan (618-626)
2. Tang Taizong Li Shimin (627-649)
3. Tang Gaozong Li Zhi (650-683)
4. Tang Zhongzong Li Xian (684) (705-710)
5. Tang Ruizong Li Dan ( 684-690) (710-712)
6. Zetian Great Sage Emperor Wu Zetian (690-705)
7. Tang Xuanzong Li Longji (712-756)
8. Tang Suzong Li Heng (756-762)
9. Tang Dynasty Li Yu (762-779)
10. Tang Dezong Li Shi (780-805)
p>11. Tang Shunzong Li Song (805)
12. Tang Xianzong Li Chun (806-820)
13. Tang Muzong Li Heng (821-824)
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14. Tang Jingzong Li Zhan (824-826)
15. Tang Wenzong Li Ang (826-840)
16. Tang Wuzong Li Yan (840-846) )
17. Li Chen, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty (846-859)
18. Li Yan, Emperor Yizong of Tang Dynasty (859-873)
19. Li Xuan, Emperor Xizong of Tang Dynasty (873-888)
20. Li Ye, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang Dynasty (888-904)
21. Li Jie, Emperor Jingzong of Tang Dynasty (904-907)
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During its heyday, the Tang Dynasty achieved high achievements in politics, economy, culture, diplomacy, etc., and was one of the powerful countries in the world at that time. Surrounding countries such as Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje, Balhae Kingdom and Japan were greatly influenced by the Tang Dynasty in their political systems, social culture and other aspects.
In the first half of the Tang Dynasty, the society and economy were on the rise, and the culture was advanced. It was a period in history when China exported culture and technology to neighboring countries. The inclusive social atmosphere also gave rise to the Sixteen Kingdoms The various ethnic groups that settled in the Great Wall provided an unprecedented environment for exchange and integration, and the rulers also learned a lot from foreign civilizations.
In the late Tang Dynasty, China was in a transitional period of history. The reform of the land, salt, iron, and taxation systems marked social changes. The prosperity from the middle period onwards was mainly reflected in the prosperity of industry and commerce.