#OTD in #ChineseHistory: Start of the An Shi #Rebellion #安史之亂 (755–63), named after one of its instigators, An Lushan #安祿山, in English. Largest #CivilWar in #PremodernHistory, casualties estimated at up to 34M, though likely inflated & due to displacement.#唐 #玄宗 #楊貴妃
#otd #chinesehistory #rebellion #安史之亂 #安祿山 #civilwar #premodernhistory #唐 #玄宗 #楊貴妃