An Lushan rebellion

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was An Lushan rebellion born?Around 700 AD
2. When did An Lushan rebellion die?757 AD
3. Where was An Lushan rebellion born?Unknown, likely in the region of modern-day China or Central Asia
4. What is the duration of rebellion?Approximately eight years (755-763 AD)
5. Who was An Lushan and why did he start the rebellion?An Lushan was a powerful general with Sogdian and Turkic roots who commanded three frontier armies. He began the rebellion in 755 AD to remove the corrupt chancellor and to gain supreme power for himself.
6. When did the rebellion begin and how long did it last?The rebellion started in 755 AD and lasted eight years, ending in 763 AD.

Tang Dynasty: A major Chinese imperial dynasty (618-907 AD) celebrated for its cosmopolitanism, cultural achievements, and territorial expansion.
Jiedushi: Military governors appointed by the Tang court who gained significant regional autonomy and power during and after the rebellion.
Imperial Decline: The process by which the power, influence, and effectiveness of a central imperial government diminishes over time.