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Sui dynasty

Historical polity, asia (581-618)

The Sui dynasty ( SWAY) was a Chinese imperial dynasty that ruled from 581 to 618 AD. The re-unification of China proper under the Sui brought the Northern and Southern dynasties era to a close, ending a prolonged period of political division since the War of the Eight Princes. The Sui endeavoured to rebuild the state, re-establishing and reforming many imperial institutions; in so doing, the Sui laid much of the foundation for the subsequent Tang dynasty, which after toppling the Sui would ultimately preside over a new golden age in Chinese history.

Facts
Capital
Chang'an 1
Population
46,019,956 2
Independence or Founding Year
581 1
Dissolution or End Year
618 1
Classification
Sovereignty Status
Historical or Dissolved State 1
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Sources
1. Wikidata: Sui dynasty
Wikidata Q7405, class allow-list match (Q50068795 Chinese dynasty (ruling regime treated as historical polity))
2. Sui dynasty (Wikipedia)
Infobox, population_census (606 AD)View the Source
Sui dynasty (Wikipedia)
Introduction
Quote, Introduction
The Sui dynasty ( SWAY) was a Chinese imperial dynasty that ruled from 581 to 618 AD. The re-unification of China proper under the Sui brought the Northern and Southern dynasties era to a close, ending a prolonged period of political division since the War of the Eight Princes. The Sui endeavoured to rebuild the state, re-establishing and reforming many imperial institutions; in so doing, the Sui laid much of the foundation for the subsequent Tang dynasty, which after toppling the Sui would ultimately preside over a new golden age in Chinese history.

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