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The Tang Dynasty The Tang Dynasty is one of the most well known Chinese dynasties. It was one of the most prosperous dynasties and is frequently referred to as the “golden age”. The Tang dynasty, founded by Li Yun and his son Li Shih-min along with the help of Turkish allies, ruled from 618 to 907. The strength of the early Tang was built directly on the organization of communications and administration established by the Sui. The …

…s efforts and initial success the Yuan dynasty fell quickly. This dynasty lost its power because they did not adopt the Chinese language and customs form earlier dynasties. Heavy taxes were waged which soon lead to peasantry. Widespread famine and flood struck the lands of China and soon revolts were starting in every province. A revolt lead by Chu Yu- chang seized power in the 1360s and this was the beginning of the Ming Dynasty.