Glossary

Taejong Muyeol of Silla (reign years)

태종무열왕

Term · calendar

The reign years of King Taejong Muyeol of Silla (太宗武烈王, 태종무열왕), by which Korean histories date 654–661: 654 is Taejong Muyeol 1, 661 Taejong Muyeol 8. Taejong Muyeol (太宗武烈王, 태종무열왕): the years of the reign of King Taejong Muyeol of Silla. The Samguk sagi, the history of the Three Kingdoms, dates events by the reigning king’s year (reign years (Korea)): 661 is Taejong Muyeol 8 (태종무열왕 8년). The year of the accession, 654, counts as the first year. Before: Jindeok. After: Munmu.