China: Emperor Taizong, 2nd ruler of the Tang Dynasty (r. 626-649). Hanging scroll painting, 7th-10th century. Taizong of Tang (28 January 598 - 10 July 649), personal name Li Shimin, temple name Taizong and previously known as the Prince of Qin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Traditionally regarded as a co-founder alongside his father Li Yuan, he played a pivotal role in overthrowing the Sui Dynasty and solidifying his dynasty's ruler over China. Taizong is considered one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history, his reign seen as a golden age and a model for future emperors.
Emperor Taizong of Tang (January 23, 599 – July 10, 649), personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. He is ceremonially regarded as a co-founder of the dynasty along with Emperor Gaozu. He is typically considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest, emperors in Chinese history. Throughout the rest of Chinese history, Emperor Taizong's reign was regarded as the exemplary model against which all other emperors were measured, and his era was considered a golden age of Chinese history and required study for future crown princes. During his reign, Tang China flourished economically and militarily. For more than a century after his death, Tang China enjoyed peace and prosperity. During Taizong's reign, Tang was the largest and the strongest nation in the world. It covered most of the territory of present-day China, Vietnam, Mongolia and much of Central Asia as far as eastern Kazakhstan. It laid the foundation for Xuanzong's reign, which is considered Tang China's greatest era.
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