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The '''Western Regions''' (西域, Mandarin: ''Xīyù'') historically referred to the [[Asia|Central Asian]] lands in the northwest frontier of [[China]].<ref name="Wikipedia">{{WP|Western Regions}}</ref> It primarily encompasses the {{wiki|Tarim Basin}},<ref name="Wikipedia" /> but its boundaries has extended at least as far west as past the {{wiki|Tian Shan}} at various points in history.<ref name="Anxi">{{WP|Protectorate General to Pacify the West}}</ref> Under the [[Tang dynasty]], it was officially organized as the '''Grand Protectorate to Pacify the West''' (安西大都護府, ''Ānxī Dàdūhù Fǔ'') or '''[[Anxi]]''' for short.<ref name="Anxi" />
The '''Western Regions''' otherwise known as the '''Protectorate of the Western Regions''' and the '''Anxi Grand Protectorate''', was a protectorate of [[China]] that existed between 2nd century BCE and 8th century CE. It covered the {{wiki|Tarim Basin}} and was under the control of the [[Han dynasty|Han]] and [[Tang dynasty|Tang]] dynasties respectively. The areas of the protectorate were located west of the {{wiki|Yumen Pass}} and were chiefly comprised of independent city-states and kingdoms such as {{wiki|Karashar}} and the {{wiki|Western Turkic Khaganate}}. The Western Regions were led by the Protector-General, whose responsibility was to serve as an administrator for China's vassals in the area. Additionally, the regions were home to the {{wiki|Four Garrisons of Anxi}}, which were military garrisons established by the Tang dynasty between 648 and 658 CE. It was also the site of the [[Battle of Talas]], a military engagement between the Tang dynasty and the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] which resulted in a victory for the latter due to [[Karluks|Karluk]] mercenaries betraying their allies.<ref name="Dynasty 8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty Chapter 8|Chapter 8]]</ref>


After the [[An Lushan Rebellion]] had ended, the Western Regions were cut from the rest of China by the {{wiki|Tibetan Empire}}, leaving them to fend for themselves from the hostile invaders. Eventually, the protectorate and its garrisons were destroyed by the Tibetans in 790.<ref>{{WP-REAL|Protectorate General to Pacify the West}}</ref>
==History==
During the [[Han dynasty]], the Western Regions was the gateway into China, being the eastern section of the [[Silk Road]]. It was through this region that [[Buddhism]] was transmitted into China from [[India]] and with it, the [[Isu]] relics known as the [[śarīra]].<ref name="Dynasty 7">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Flower Banquet (Part 7)]]</ref>


The Chinese poet [[Li Bai]] was from the Western Regions and personally knew the presence of the [[Hidden Ones]] in his hometown of [[Suyab]].<ref name="Dynasty 1">''Assassin's Creed: Dynasty'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]</ref>
By the 8th century, the [[Hidden Ones]] had established a presence in the area, and their activities were known to the locals. The legendary poet [[Li Bai]], who was born in the city of [[Suyab]] situated in the region, grew up hearing stories about them and dreamed of becoming a ''[[Youxia|xiake]]'' in his youth.<ref name="Dynasty 1">''Assassin's Creed: Dynasty'' – [[The Flower Banquet (Part 1)]]</ref> On the other hand, the Western Regions was also thought by the legendary swordsman [[Pei Min]] to be a possible origin of the [[Golden Turtles]] after he was ambushed by a group of them led by [[An Lushan]] while he was investigating their activities in [[Youzhou]].<ref name="Dynasty 14">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 7)]]</ref>
 
As a borderland, the area was hotly contested between empires throughout the ages. In 751, it was the site of the [[Battle of Talas]] between the Tang and the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] when the two clashed in their expansion trajectories. At the time, [[Gao Xianzhi]] was serving as ''[[jiedushi]]'' of Anxi. Owing to the betrayal of the [[Karluks|Karluk]] [[mercenary|mercenaries]], the Tang suffered a decisive defeat, and most of their 30,000 strong army was annihilated.<ref name="Dynasty 8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 1)]]</ref> Despite this, the rescue of a Tang soldier named [[Li E]] by a group of Hidden Ones led by [[Éléna]] would prove pivotal to the survival of the Tang several years later as Li E would go on to play a vital role in the [[An Lushan Rebellion]].<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty promo map">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – "True History Restored"</ref>
 
==Appearances==
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Latest revision as of 18:06, 10 February 2025

The Western Regions (西域, Mandarin: Xīyù) historically referred to the Central Asian lands in the northwest frontier of China.[1] It primarily encompasses the Tarim Basin,[1] but its boundaries has extended at least as far west as past the Tian Shan at various points in history.[2] Under the Tang dynasty, it was officially organized as the Grand Protectorate to Pacify the West (安西大都護府, Ānxī Dàdūhù Fǔ) or Anxi for short.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

During the Han dynasty, the Western Regions was the gateway into China, being the eastern section of the Silk Road. It was through this region that Buddhism was transmitted into China from India and with it, the Isu relics known as the śarīra.[3]

By the 8th century, the Hidden Ones had established a presence in the area, and their activities were known to the locals. The legendary poet Li Bai, who was born in the city of Suyab situated in the region, grew up hearing stories about them and dreamed of becoming a xiake in his youth.[4] On the other hand, the Western Regions was also thought by the legendary swordsman Pei Min to be a possible origin of the Golden Turtles after he was ambushed by a group of them led by An Lushan while he was investigating their activities in Youzhou.[5]

As a borderland, the area was hotly contested between empires throughout the ages. In 751, it was the site of the Battle of Talas between the Tang and the Abbasid Caliphate when the two clashed in their expansion trajectories. At the time, Gao Xianzhi was serving as jiedushi of Anxi. Owing to the betrayal of the Karluk mercenaries, the Tang suffered a decisive defeat, and most of their 30,000 strong army was annihilated.[6] Despite this, the rescue of a Tang soldier named Li E by a group of Hidden Ones led by Éléna would prove pivotal to the survival of the Tang several years later as Li E would go on to play a vital role in the An Lushan Rebellion.[7][8]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Western Regions on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Protectorate General to Pacify the West on Wikipedia
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – The Flower Banquet (Part 7)
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – The Flower Banquet (Part 1)
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – Beacon Fire (Part 7)
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – Beacon Fire (Part 1)
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – Beacon Fire (Part 2)
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – "True History Restored"

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