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Fall of Luoyang

Type Event Region China Time 756

In 756 CE An Lushan's rebel forces captured Tang's eastern capital Luoyang, where he declared himself emperor of Great Yan, crippling Tang rule.

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  1. 756Luoyang · HenanAfter breaking through the Tong Pass defenses, An Lushan's forces advanced east and captured Luoyang; Tang defenders Li Cheng and Lu Yi and others died for the state. An Lushan then declared himself emperor in Luoyang, establishing the Great Yan regime, severely damaging the Tang's two-capital system.

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