What is Tang Dynasty?
The Tang Dynasty was in place from 618 CE to 907 CE in China, and was established by Li Yuan’s rebel army. In 617, Li Yuan captured the capital city of the Sui Dyansty, Chang’an, and proclaimed Yang You as emperor of the new regime. Li Yuan became prime minister and Tang Wang was declared King of Tang. When Emperor Yang was killed, Li Yuan became emperor in 618 and changed the name of the new reign to Tang.