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Taizong
The Taizong emperor, detail of a portrait; in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
During the reign of Emperor Taizong, the Tang dynasty’s prestige and influence expanded significantly, leading to active diplomatic engagement with various foreign powers. The Chinese court received embassies from the following:
- Sasanian Persia12
- The Byzantine Empire12
Additionally, Taizong’s foreign policy involved complex relationships with neighboring states and nomadic groups. For instance, the western Turks eventually agreed to become a tributary of the Chinese, and the Korean state of Koguryŏ sent tribute regularly before the relationship deteriorated into conflict. The capital city during this period became a cosmopolitan hub, hosting a variety of foreign merchants, monks, and non-Chinese communities.12