who is the leader ?
Li Yuan, known as Emperor Gaozu of Tang
Tang dynasty
Li Yuan, known as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, ruled until 626, when he was forcefully deposed by his son Li Shimin, the Prince of Qin.
what did tang leaders do to help rule this large empire Raised professional and conscripted armies of hundreds of thousands of troops to contend with nomadic powers; indirectly controlled several regions through a protectorate system. when was this dynasty period? 618 to 907 AD which dynasty preceded it? Sui dynasty
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Tang dynasty [SEP] Establishment
Li Yuan, known as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, ruled until 626, when he was forcefully deposed by his son Li Shimin, the Prince of Qin. Li Shimin had commanded troops since the age of 18 years old, had prowess with bow and arrow, sword and lance and was known for his effective cavalry charges. Fighting a numerically superior army, he defeated Dou Jiande (573–621) at Luoyang in the Battle of Hulao on May 28, 621. In a violent elimination of royal family due to fear of assassination, Li Shimin ambushed and killed two of his brothers, Li Yuanji (b. 603) and Crown prince Li Jiancheng (b.