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Pei Xingjian
MedievalGeneralChina619 — 682
Tang general who protected the Western Regions from Tibetan expansion.
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Quick Facts
Born
619
Died
682
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)85
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)56
Legacy (20%)49
Leadership (15%)70
Strategy (15%)72
Total Score62.8
Pei Xingjian — Complete Timeline
657 AD
Campaign against the Western TurksWar◆ Major
Pei Xingjian led a Tang expedition against the Western Turkic Khaganate. He defeated the Turks and captured their khagan, extending Tang control over the Western Regions.
CampaignWestern TurksTang Expansion
Impact: regionalconstructive
670 AD
Defended the Western Regions against TibetWar◆ Major
Pei Xingjian commanded Tang forces in the Western Regions against Tibetan expansion. He successfully defended the Tarim Basin and maintained Tang influence in the region.
DefenseTibetWestern Regions
Impact: regionalconstructive
682 AD
Death from illnessOther
Pei Xingjian died of illness. His death was a loss to the Tang military, but his campaigns had secured the Western Regions for the dynasty.
DeathMilitary Loss
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
8
Tactics
8
Battles
8
Army Scale
7
War Impact
8
Political
Governance
6
Reform
6
Stability
6
Policy
6
Power
6
Influence
History
7
Global
7
Culture
7
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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