Su Dingfang

MedievalGeneralChina591 — 667

Tang general who conquered the Western Turkic Khaganate.

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Quick Facts

Born

591

Died

667

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)80

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)74

Total Score58.1

Su Dingfang — Complete Timeline

635 AD

Defeated the Tuyuhun kingdomWar

Su Dingfang participated in the Tang campaign against the Tuyuhun kingdom. The Tuyuhun were defeated and became a Tang vassal, securing the Tang's western frontier.

Tang expansionTuyuhunMilitary campaign

Impact: regional

657 AD

Conquered the Western Turkic KhaganateWar

Su Dingfang led a Tang army to defeat the Western Turkic Khaganate at the Battle of Irtysh River. The khagan was captured, and the Western Turkic state was destroyed, extending Tang control over Central Asia.

Tang expansionCentral AsiaMilitary campaign

Impact: regional

Suppressed the rebellion of Ashina HeluWar◆ Major

After the conquest of the Western Turks, Su Dingfang suppressed a rebellion led by Ashina Helu, a former Turkic vassal. The rebellion was crushed, and Helu was captured, solidifying Tang control.

RebellionCentral AsiaTang dynasty

Impact: regional