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Liutprand becomes king of Lombard Italy. During his reign, which lasts until 744, he steadily reduces Byzantine territory in Italy.
In China, T'ai-p'ing's attempts to control her weak brother Jui-tsung result in the emperor's abdication in favor of his son Li Lung-chi, who becomes Emperor Hsiingtsung. His reign, which lasts until 756, is marked by the height of the T'ang dynasty's power and influence and the high renaissance of Chinese art, literature, and music. China is in a period of prosperity and population growth.
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