Geshu Han

MedievalGeneralChina697 — 757

Turkic Tang general who defended the Tong Pass.

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Quick Facts

Born

697

Died

757

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score41.2

Geshu Han — Complete Timeline

756 AD

Defense of Tong PassWar◆ Major

Geshu Han commanded the Tang forces defending the strategic Tong Pass against An Lushan's rebel army. Despite initial success, he was forced to engage in open battle due to imperial pressure, leading to a disastrous defeat that opened the way to Chang'an.

An Lushan RebellionBattleTang Dynasty

Impact: nationaltragic

Capture by An LushanWar◆ Major

After the defeat at Tong Pass, Geshu Han was captured by An Lushan's forces. He was subsequently executed by the rebels, marking the end of his military career and a major loss for the Tang loyalist cause.

An Lushan RebellionCaptureExecution

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