Transition from Sui to Tang

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Transition from Sui to Tang

Transition from Sui to Tang: Wang Shichong's army defeated Li Mi's forces at the Battle of Yanshi, allowing Wang to consolidate power and soon depose China's Sui dynasty.

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When
Friday, October 6 6181408 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
7th century · 610s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 618.

What happened

Transition from Sui to Tang: Wang Shichong's army defeated Li Mi's forces at the Battle of Yanshi, allowing Wang to consolidate power and soon depose China's Sui dynasty.

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When did Transition from Sui to Tang happen?

October 6 618 — 1408 years ago, on a Friday.

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