Tuyuhun Kingdom (China)

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Was a dynastic kingdom established by nomadic peoples related to the Xianbei in the Qilian Mountains and upper Yellow River valley, in modern Qinghai, China. The Kingdom became a vassal of Tang China in 1634 AD.

Establishment

January 635: The Tuyuhun Kingdom becomes a vassal of Tang China.

Chronology

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1. Emperor Taizong´s campaign against Tuyuhun

Was a military campaign by Emperor Taizong of Tang against the state Tuyuhun, whose Busabuo Khan Murong Fuyun constantly challenged Tang authority in the border regions.

2. Conquests of Songtsen Gampo

Were the conquests by Tibetan emperor Songtsen Gampo that resulted in Tibet reaching approximately its largest extent.

January 637: In 635-36, the Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo attacked and defeated the Tuyuhun tribe, led by Murong Nuohebo, who controlled trade routes into China from the region around Lake Koko Nur. This victory expanded the Tibetan Empire's territory.

January 637: In 636, the Chinese region of Songzhou, led by General Xue Rengui, faced off against the Tibetan Empire. Tibetan sources claim the Chinese army had 100,000 soldiers, while the Chinese reported over 200,000 men. Ultimately, Songzhou fell to the Tibetan Empire.