Sui dynasty
The Sui dynasty (Chinese: 隋朝; pinyin: Suí cháo) was a short-lived imperial dynasty of China of pivotal significance (581–618). The re-unification of China proper under the Sui brought the Northern and Southern dynasties era to a close, ending a prolonged period of political division. The Sui rulers endeavoured to rebuild the country, re-establishing and reforming many imperial institutions; in so doing, the Sui laid much of the foundation for the subsequent Tang dynasty.
This dynasty was founded by Emperor Wen of Sui. Wen and his successor Yang spread and encouraged Buddhism throughout the empire.
They also implemented various economic and agricultural reforms that led to a golden age of prosperity with vast agricultural surplus that supported rapid population growth.
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