An Lushan 安禄山
An Lushan (simplified Chinese:安禄山; traditional Chinese:安祿山; pinyin:Ān Lùshān; c. 703– 29 January 757) was a general who launched a devastating rebellion against the Tang dynasty in China.
An Lushan was of Sogdian and Göktürk origin, at least by adoption. He rose to prominence defending the northeastern border from the Khitan and other northern threats. He was summoned to Chang'an, the Tang capital, several times and managed to get the favor of Chancellor Li Linfu and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. This allowed An Lushan to amass significant military power in northeast China. After the death of Li Linfu, his rivalry with General Geshu Han and new chancellor Yang Guozhong created military tension within the Empire, which was increased by the promotion of Yang Guozhong to Chancellor.