Xianzong

emperor of Tang dynasty

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role in Chinese history

  • China
    In China: The struggle for central authority

    Under Xianzong (reigned 805–820) the Tang regained a great deal of its power. Xianzong, a tough and ruthless ruler who kept a firm hand on affairs, is notable chiefly for his successful policies toward the provinces. Rebellions in Sichuan (806) and the Yangtze delta (807) were…

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