Xuanwu Gate Incident

The Xuanwu Gate Incident occurred in 626 CE during the early Tang Dynasty in China. Prince Li Shimin, who was vying for power, ambushed and killed his brothers at the Xuanwu Gate in Chang'an to eliminate rivals for the throne. This decisive act allowed Li Shimin to solidify his position as Emperor Taizong. The event was a crucial turning point in Chinese history, leading to the stability of the Tang Dynasty and shaping its future rule.