The An Lushan rebellion was a civil war in China that lasted from 755 to 763, at the approximate midpoint of the Tang dynasty (618–907). It began as a commandery rebellion attempting to …

Nov 12, 2022 · In the span of 12 years, the An Lushan Rebellion not only sent tsunamis of devastation throughout China but wiped out as much as one-sixth of the earth’s population.

May 21, 2025 · The An Lushan rebellion in 8th-century China is one of the bloodiest conflicts in history. Nearly 36 million people died, a toll comparable to the First World War.

Feb 22, 2024 · They went on to say that most historians think the actual number of deaths in the rebellion was closer to 13 million. How was this 13 million figure arrived at?

Feb 9, 2026 · In 755 An Lushan turned his troops on the eastern Chinese capital city, Luoyang, and after taking it he proclaimed himself emperor. Six months later his forces took Chang’an, the western …

Jan 14, 2024 · The worst atrocity of all time was the An Lushan Revolt and Civil War, an eight-year rebellion during China’s Tang dynasty, that according to censuses, resulted in the loss of two-thirds …

The An Lushan Rebellion lasted eight years, from 755 to 763, and spanned the reigns of three Tang emperors (Xuanzhong, Suzhong, Daizong). An Lushan was a general in the Tang army posted north …

Aug 26, 2025 · The An Lushan Rebellion inflicted deep and lasting wounds on Tang society. The displacement of populations, economic disruption, and loss of life—estimates suggest millions …

The An Lushan Rebellion spanned from 16 December 755 to 17 February 763. This rebellion appears to have involved the death of some 13 million people, which would make it one of the deadliest wars …

The rebellion overtly began on December 16, 755, when general An Lushan declared himself emperor in Northern China, thus establishing a rival Yan Dynasty, and ended when Yan fell on February 17, …