Biographical record

Li Shimin (Emperor Taizong)

Tang China · Military commander

Development collection · Historical summaries await reference checking. Portrait artwork is illustrative, not an authentic likeness.

Office & service record

Country: Tang China
Official title / role: Second emperor of the Tang dynasty
Tenure / period: 626 – 649 AD (reign)
Historical era: Medieval Era
Classification: Military commander
Editorial status: Unverified development record

This record describes a military commander, not a holder of the modern army chief office. The dates describe the period stated in the record.

Biography & early life

Li Shimin was a cavalry commander in the wars that reunified China, winning the decisive victory at Hulao in 621 AD. As Emperor Taizong he directed campaigns that broke the Eastern Turkic Khaganate by 630 AD. His authority was imperial, not an army chief office.

Early life, education and family background have not yet been researched for this development record.

Military career & appointments

Earlier postings and a complete appointment history await reference checking. The office and tenure above are the available sample record.

Historical context & legacy

Historical period: Medieval Era. Titles and responsibilities should be understood within their national and institutional context.

An assessment of campaigns, institutional changes and contested legacies requires specialist review. No unsupported conclusions are presented here.

Career timeline

626 – 649 AD (reign)
Second emperor of the Tang dynasty · Tang China
630 AD
Taizong breaks the Eastern Turks
Campaigns directed by Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) defeat the Eastern Turkic Khaganate.

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Sources & references

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