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Jan 1, 602
Constantinople Ends the Rule of Maurice's family
In 602 Constantine overthrows the Byzantine Emperor- Maurice. In this battle/war it is Christian against Christian. “Maurice and his family are butchered as Maurice prays. Their heads are put on display and their bodies cast into the sea”(fsmitha.com). -
Jan 2, 603
Khosrau II of Persia declares war against Phocas and Constantinople
Khosrau II was a good friend of Maurice and was deeply disturbed by his death. As a result he declared war on Phocas and Constantinople. This action pleases the Zoroastrian priesthood in Persia since they believe that "their king is responsible for conquering the world in order to spread peace" (fsmitha.com). -
Jan 1, 613
Muhammad Begins Preaching
In 613 Muhammad began preaching of a new religion in his home town-Mecca. Muhammad created a religion based of of Judaism and Christianity called Islam. Mecca is now historically one of the holiest places of the world(fsmitha.com). -
Jan 2, 616
Li Shimin Starts to Contribute to the Conquering of China
By 616 Li Shimin has reached his full potential as a canidate for his father's military. He then becomes a General during the fight to Unite Eastern China with his Dynasty. Because of his contribution in the rebellion the Sui Dynasty begins to fall (Perkins. 504). -
Dec 31, 617
Li Shimin Persuades his father
A peasant uprising had occurred due to heavy taxation, excessive wars, and “extravagance of the emperor”. During this year the rivaling Sui Dynasty had dispatched to Tai Yuan to fight against the peasant rebellion there. Li Shimin had plans of his own and persuaded his father to raise troops to rebel alongside the peasants against the Sui Dynasty (chinaculture.org). -
Jan 1, 626
"The Mutiny of Xuanwu Gate"
Li Shimin "killed crown prince Li Jiancheng and Duke of Qi Li Yuanji at Xuanwu Gate, the northern city gate of Chang’an." Historically this even was called "The Mutiny of Xuanwu Gate"(history.cultural-china.com) Ultimately this made it a lot easier for him to obtain the throne. -
Jan 2, 626
Avars and Slavs attack the walls of Constantinople
Avars, Slavs, and also Persians attack Constantinople. However, Constantinople still stands since "the Patriarch of Constantinople, Sergius, leads a defense of Constantinople and defeats the Avars" (fsmitha.com). -
Nov 2, 626
Taizong Takes Control
Since Li Shimin (Tang Taizong) was a powerfull man during the battle to take control over China, his brothers and his father recognized him as a threat. As a result they planned numerous time to try and assassinate him, but they failed as Tang Taizong had managed to-instead-kill Li Yuan and Yang You (Tang Taizong's brothers) and he then forced his father to give up, or abdicate, the throne (Chinaculture.org). Because of this Li Shimin had the option to become China's new Emperor. -
Jan 1, 630
Mesopatamia Invaded
"Constantinople's army pushed through Mesopotamia, destroying as they went"(fsmitha.com). This caused the great canal in Mesopatamia to be destroyed. Also, Khavad II(son of Persian Emperor in Constantinople) "signs a peace treaty with Constantinople and returns Egypt, Palestine, Asia Minor and western Mesopotamia to Constantinople's empire"(fsmitha.com). -
Jan 2, 630
Tang Taizong Halts the Incursions of the Turkish Tribes.
During 630 Turkish Tribes were trying to invade China, but Tang Taizong had managed to prevent them from invading. After his success in protecting China he expanded his Empire westward. He also reopened the silk road which ended at the capital city of Chang'an. As a result "foreign traders of many different nationalities settled in Chang'an, which became the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the world" (Perkins. 504). -
Jan 1, 632
Death of Muhammad
"Muhammad the prophet dies"(fsmitha.com). Muhammad was a crucial, religious figure who claimed he was spoken to by an angel one day. From that point on he worked to spread the teachings of the new religion Islam. -
Jan 2, 647
Orders the Building of Temples Dedicated to Confucious
Since Emperor Taizong was a supportor of Confucianism. Because of this "he ordered the building of temples dedicated to Confucious in every Chinese province and country" (Perkins. 504). Afterwards he declared the builing national shrines that commemorated Confucious along with Confucian Scholars -
The Birth of Li Shimin
Although there are many different dates of his birth, many resources state that he was “born in 598 in Wugong County in the current Shaanxi Province” (travelchinaguide.com). His birth was of great importance since he would soon become one of China's most successfull rulers. -
Tang Taizong Officially Rules China
Although he may have played important roles in keeping China safe or under control in the past he was not officially the Emperor of China. He still needed to somehow obtain the throne from his brothers. It was only after he killed his brothers and forced his father to retire that he became an official Emperor. -
Li Shimin's Father Becomes Emperor
After the Sui Dynasty Falls Li Shimin's father becomes Emperor of China. Ultimately his father was a weak ruler, before and after they managed to conquer Eastern China. After Li Shimin's father comes in command nothing primarily happens under his rule until he starts to plan the murder of his own son (Li Shimin). -
The Death of Tang Taizong
Although it is not entirely clear what caused his death, it believed by many that he died of disease, which was very common during his time. Sadly though he died before he could finish his future plans to conquer more of Northern and Western China. (McGraw. 345) -
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