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178 CE

The Montanist heresy is condemned for the first time. In Hepu and Jiaozhi (modern day Northern Vietnam) during the second Era of Northern Domination, a rebellion led Liang Long broke out and last for three years until it was quelled by general Zhu Jun of the Han dynasty. In India, the decline of the Kushan Empire begins. The Sassanides take over Central Asia.

Conflict & Security

  • In Hepu and Jiaozhi (modern day Northern Vietnam) during the second Era of Northern Domination, a rebellion led Liang Long broke out and last for three years until it was quelled by general Zhu Jun of the Han dynasty.source
  • Last (7th) year of Xiping era and start of Guanghe era of the Chinese Han dynasty.source
  • In India, the decline of the Kushan Empire begins. The Sassanides take over Central Asia.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus arrive at Carnuntum in Pannonia, and travel to the Danube to fight against the Marcomanni.source

Religion & Belief

  • The Montanist heresy is condemned for the first time.source

Culture & Society

  • Bruttia Crispina marries Commodus, and receives the title of Augusta.source

Births

  • Peng Yang, Chinese official (d. 214)source
  • Zhang Cheng, Chinese general (d. 244)source
  • Lü Meng, Chinese general (d. 220)source

Deaths

  • February 12 – Agrippinus, patriarch of Alexandriasource
  • Song, Chinese empress of the Han dynastysource