Pugu HuaiEn

MedievalGeneralChina690 — 765

Tang general of Tiele origin who later rebelled.

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Quick Facts

Born

690

Died

765

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score41.4

Pugu HuaiEn — Complete Timeline

763 AD

Suppression of An Lushan RebellionWar◆ Major

Pugu Huai'en, a Tang general of Tiele origin, played a key role in suppressing the An Lushan Rebellion. He led Uyghur cavalry in the final campaigns that recaptured Luoyang and Chang'an, restoring Tang rule.

An Lushan RebellionMilitary CampaignTang Restoration

Impact: nationalconstructive

764 AD

Rebellion against TangWar◆ Major

Pugu Huai'en rebelled against the Tang dynasty, citing mistreatment and suspicion. He allied with the Tibetan Empire and led a major invasion of Tang territory, threatening the capital Chang'an.

RebellionTang-Tibet ConflictBetrayal

Impact: nationaldestructive

765 AD

Death in BattleWar◆ Major

Pugu Huai'en died during his rebellion, reportedly from illness or wounds. His death ended the rebellion and removed a major threat to the Tang dynasty.

DeathRebellionTang Dynasty

Impact: nationaltragic