Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (712 - 756 AD)

The seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty in China, Emperor Xuanzong, sometimes referred to as Emperor Tang or August Star by his given name Li Longji, ruled from 712 to 756 AD. His 44-year reign was the longest in the Tang dynasty.

During the first half of his reign, King Xuanzong, who led the Tang dynasty of China to its apex, was a diligent and shrewd ruler. He is credited for bringing Tang China to a pinnacle of culture and strength with the assistance of excellent prime ministers like Yao Chong, Song Jing, and Zhang Yue. The capital of Xuanzong, Chang'an, was once regarded as the greatest metropolis in the entire world. As the center of China's most wealthy era, the city was also a cosmopolitan metropolis that benefited from commerce via the Silk Road.

Most importantly, Xuanzong's diplomatic and military lines remained open to neighboring empires despite endless conflicts. Although King Huyen Tong did not always win, the Middle Kingdom did not lose any significant territory through wars. Therefore, the development of the Tang Dynasty in this golden age remained unhindered. However, the Anshi uprising, which kicked off the Tang Dynasty's downfall, was the tragedy of the dynasty in the last year of King Xianzong's rule. In addition, Xuanzong's increasing disregard for imperial administration and his willingness to enable the Yang people to influence his court were contributing factors to the uprising. Another element in the turmoil that brought about this collapse was Xuanzong's prior acceptance of imperial rule.

Overall, the contributions of Emperor Xuanzong to China's development as an Asian superpower for a long time are something that we cannot deny. However, it is not fair to him that he does not appear on the list of the greatest emperors of China. Therefore, Toplist has listed him in this article so that readers can have a more objective view of the Great Emperor in Ancient Chinese history.

In short, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang:

• was the seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty ruled from 712 to 756 AD for 44 years.
• was a diligent and shrewd ruler.
• was credited for bringing Tang China to a pinnacle of culture and strength, especially, strengthening foreign and military policy.
• the Anshi uprising was the dynastic tragedy in the last year of King Xianzong's reign.