Silla–Tang War
- Period
- AD 670–676
- Sides
- Tang vs Silla
- Battles
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The Silla–Tang War (670–676) occurred between the Silla kingdom of Korea and the Tang dynasty of China. It began in the geopolitical context immediately following the conquest of Goguryeo and Baekje by the joint forces of Silla and Tang.
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Battles 1
AD 675
Battle of Maeso
The Battle of Maeso took place between Silla and Tang forces in the Korean Peninsula. On September 29, 675, a confrontation occurred between Silla's forces under the command of Kim Wonsul and a Tang army nder Li Jinxing. The Sillan army was composed of Sillan soldiers, former prisoners issued amnesty in exchange for participating in the battle, as well as refugees from Goguryeo and Baekje. Li Jinxing was a Tang general of Mohe-origin.
Earlier and later events nearby
- c. AD 640Construction of Cheomseongdae observatory
- AD 645–668Goguryeo–Tang War
- AD 663Battle of Baekgang
- AD 670–676Silla–Tang WarThis page
- AD 724–729Hyecho's pilgrimage to India
- AD 751Construction of Bulguksa and Seokguram begins
- AD 828Jang Bogo establishes the Cheonghae Garrison
Who ruled this land
States that held this place in the historical borders data (Cliopatria). Years are approximate, as fine as the data's snapshots (every few years to a century). Tap to open the map for that year.