     the tang dynasty (; ; middle chinese: dÃ¢ng) (618â907 ad) was an imperial dynasty of china preceded by the sui dynasty and followed by the five dynasties and ten kingdoms period. it was founded by the li family (æ), who seized power during the decline and collapse of the sui empire. the dynasty was briefly interrupted when empress wu zetian 
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