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Tibetan Empire Occupation of Chang'an

Type Event Region China Time 763

In 763 CE, the Tibetan Empire captured the Tang capital Chang'an amid weakened border defenses after the An Lushan Rebellion;…

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  1. 763Chang'an · ShaanxiThe Tibetan army advanced east, broke through defenses at Jingyuan and elsewhere, and entered Chang'an. Emperor Daizong of Tang fled to Shanzhou; the Tibetans installed Prince Guangwu Li Chenghong as emperor, looted Chang'an for over ten days, then withdrew under counterattack by Guo Ziyi and others and shortages of military grain.

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