The Sogdian Saber: Kang Chuhui's Revolt That Shook Tang China

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The Sogdian Saber: Kang Chuhui's Revolt That Shook Tang China

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In 755 CE, a Sogdian merchant turned Tang general named Kang Chuhui ignited a rebellion that tore through the Hexi Corridor, threatening the Silk Road's lifeline. This episode dives into the Kangxiang Rebellion — a bloody uprising of Sogdian settlers and Tang mutineers that foreshadowed the An Lushan Rebellion just a decade later. We explore Kang Chuhui's rise from the Zhaowu Nine Clans of Samarkand, the grievances of Sogdian communities under Tang rule, and the siege of Liangzhou that nearly severed China from the West. Discover how this forgotten revolt exposed the fragile Tang-Sogdian alliance, set the stage for Tibetan incursions, and reshaped the political landscape of Central Asia. With details from the Old Book of Tang and recent archaeological finds at Astana, we piece together a story of identity, ambition, and imperial overreach. Join Lucas and Luna as they unravel a pivotal moment when the Silk Road's merchants took up arms. #SogdianSaber #KangChuhui #KangxiangRebellion #TangDynasty #HexiCorridor #Liangzhou #SilkRoad #ZhaowuNineClans #Samarkand #AnLushan #OldBookOfTang #AstanaTombs #CentralAsia #ChineseHistory #Rebellion #Sogdiana #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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