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==== China ====
* [[January 19]] &ndash; The [[Tang campaign against Kucha]] ends after the forces of [[Kucha]] surrender, following a 40-day siege led by general Ashina She'er, establishing Chinese control over the northern [[Tarim Basin]] ([[Xinjiang]]). 
* [[June 16]] &ndash; General [[Wang Xuance]] commands a combined Chinese, [[Nepal]]ese, and [[Tibet]]an expedition into [[India]]. He ends up winning the battle and acquiring a Buddhist relic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://acorn.nationalinterest.in/2009/10/23/649-the-year-china-first-invaded-india/|title = 649 – the year China first invaded India – the Acorn}}</ref>
* [[July 10]] &ndash; Emperor [[Emperor Taizong of Tang|Taizong]] dies after a 23-year reign, in which he has restored the civil administration in China. He is succeeded by his son [[Emperor Gaozong of Tang|Gaozong]], age 20, who becomes ruler of the [[Tang dynasty]].