Sui Dynasty Captal: Chang'an (jul 22, 589 – feb 16, 618)
Description:
Wendi became ruler in 590 CE, this was significant because he was the first ruler of the Sui Dynasty and founder. United much of China through alliances and conquestYangdi became ruler in 610 CE, this is significant because he expanded the rule of the Sui and disliked the scholar-gentry class. He also lavished the nation with expensive public works.
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Date:
jul 22, 589
feb 16, 618
~ 28 years