WHI-Chap15-Tang Taizong

Tang Taizong was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and reigned from 627-649 CE. After Taizong's "shady" ascension to the throne at Chang'an, he worked to create a stable government. Taizong was a Confucian ruler who led the Tang dynasty into a period of prosperity. While on the throne, Taizong ended banditry and kept the price of rice and taxes low. Taizong also maintained an extensive communications network based on roads and runners. Moreover, Taizong supported the equal field system and a bureaucracy of merit, electing officials based on how they scored in the examination system. Under Tang Taizong, the Tang dynasty also expanded militarily (Traditions and Encounters, 378-9). Tang Taizong was important because under his rule the Tang dynasty entered a period of stability and prosperity.

--Brett Gutstein 13:37, 8 May 2010 (CDT)Return to WHI-Second Semester

    Describe the Tang Dynasty’s military accomplishments, its economic development, and its cultural achievements.
    See this question for more information the Tang dynasty's achievements.