Dynasties

Tang dynasty

A major imperial dynasty associated with extensive trade and cultural exchange. Political control varied across the period.

Conventional date range

618–907 CE

Core region

China

Understanding this entry

A dynasty is a ruling family, not a synonym for a fixed culture or an unchanging territory. Timelines often compress succession disputes, interruptions and changes in effective authority. Treat the date range as an introductory convention.

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