Definition: The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived dynasty running from A.D. 581 to 618 that had its capital at Daxing, which is now Xi'an. Emperor Yang Jian or Wendi (r. 581-604) founded the Sui Dynasty by unifying China. The dynasty restored Confucian rituals from the Han Dynasty, while supporting Buddhism. They also built the Grand Canal and rebuilt the Great Wall. Wendi conducted a census, standardized coinage, and simplified taxation. The next emperor was Yangdi who set up a second capital at Luoyang. He was murdered in 618 and was succeeded by Gongdi.
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The Sui Dynasty followed the Southern and Northern Dynasties and preceded the Tang Dynasty.
