779
779 — China: June — Emperor Daizong of Tang dies from illness; Emperor Dezong of Tang succeeds him
3 events. The text is the source chronology verbatim; the terms are in Sources & licenses. The grey lines above and below are the surrounding 2 years.
| KoreaNorthern and Southern States period 698–918 | ChinaTang dynasty 618–907 | JapanNara period 710–794 | United States |
|---|
- No events recorded for this year
| - June — Emperor Daizong of Tang dies from illness; Emperor Dezong of Tang succeeds him
- June — Daizong's son Emperor Dezong of Tang became emperor of the Tang dynasty.
- May — Daizong died.
- 780The dual tax system is implemented
- 780A group of Uyghurs and Sogdians are killed while leaving Chang'an with tribute. The Tang agree to 1,800,000 strings of cash in compensation.
- 781Tibetan Empire conquers Yi Prefecture.
- 781Guo Ziyi dies
- 781The Nestorian Stele was composed.
| - No events recorded for this year
- 781Emperor Kanmu is enthroned.
| covered from 1607 |