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Tang-Tibet War (Tibetan capture of Chang'an, 763)

Type Event Region China Time 763

In 763, Tibet exploited Tang weakness after the An Lushan Rebellion to capture Chang'an;…

Timeline

  1. 755–763Hexi and Longyou · NorthwestAfter the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Tang forces in the northwest were recalled inland, leaving the Hexi Corridor undefended; Tibet seized prefectures in Longyou and Hexi, cutting Tang off from the Western Regions.
  2. 763Chang'an · ShaanxiThe Tibetan army advanced east; Emperor Daizong fled to Shanzhou, the Chang'an garrison surrendered without a fight, Tibet occupied the Tang capital, and installed Prince Guangwu, Li Chenghong, as emperor.
  3. 763Chang'an · ShaanxiAfter staying in Chang'an for over ten days, the Tibetan army was forced to withdraw northward due to counterattacks organized by Tang general Guo Ziyi, supply difficulties, and Uyghur aid to Tang.

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