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Who were the brothers involved in the dispute that precipitated the Xuanwu Gate incident?
Li Shimin, Li Yuanji, Li Jiancheng
Li Gui, Dou Jiande, Wang Shichong
Li Shimin, Li Yuan, Li Yuanji
Li Shimin, Li Gui, Wang Shichong
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The Xuanwu Gate incident, which occurred in 626, was a coup d'état that resulted in the deaths of two of the sons of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, and the ascension of Li Shimin to the throne. The incident was precipitated by a dispute between the brothers over the succession to the throne.
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