Battle of Qianshuiyuan

Battle of Qianshuiyuan
Part of the transition from Sui to Tang

Map of the situation in China during the transition from the Sui to the Tang, with the main contenders for the throne and the main military operations
Date29 November 618
Location
Qianshuiyuan (northwest of present-day Changwu, Shaanxi)
Result

Tang victory

  • End of Qin
Belligerents
Tang dynasty Qin
Commanders and leaders
Li Shimin
Liu Wenjing
Yin Kaishan
Qutu Tong
Du Ruhui
Yu Zhining
Zhangsun Wuji
Dou Kang
Chai Shao
Pang Yu (龐玉)
Dou Gui (竇軌)
Xue Rengao Executed
Chu Suiliang Surrendered
Zong Luohou Executed
Zhai Zhangsun Surrendered


The Battle of Qianshuiyuan (Chinese: 淺水原之戰), northwest of present-day Changwu, Shaanxi, was fought in 618 between the Tang dynasty and the state of Qin. The battle ended in victory for the Tang, whose armed forces were led by the future emperor Li Shimin.