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By what year was An Lushan appointed military governor over three prefectures?

  • 751

  • 750

  • 752

  • 753

Answer

751 marked the year when An Lushan was appointed as military governor over three prefectures. This appointment was a significant step in his rise to power, as it gave him control over a substantial territory and military force. An Lushan would later use this power to launch a rebellion against the Tang dynasty, which would plunge China into a period of chaos and civil war.
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