Historical eventNovember 2619

Emperor Gaozu of Tang

Emperor Gaozu of Tang allowed the assassination of a khagan of the Western Turkic Khaganate by Eastern Turkic rivals, one of the earliest events in the Tang campaigns against the Western Turks.

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When
Friday, November 2 6191407 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
7th century · 610s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 619.

What happened

Emperor Gaozu of Tang allowed the assassination of a khagan of the Western Turkic Khaganate by Eastern Turkic rivals, one of the earliest events in the Tang campaigns against the Western Turks.

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When did Emperor Gaozu of Tang happen?

November 2 619 — 1407 years ago, on a Friday.

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