Also known as the Tianbao Rebellion, it was started by general An Lushan against the Tang emperor Xuanzong. It spanned the reigns of three emperors, and had a huge death toll, estimated at up to 36 million, the highest in history for any event until World War II surpassed it with over 62 million deaths. The rebellion marked the rapid weakening of the Tang dynasty.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The An Shi Rebellion in China". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 May 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=6851, accessed 24 April 2024.]
