In 878 recorded the massacre of Muslims in Guangzhou (Canton) by a rebel leader named Huang Chao. Abu-Zaid of Siraf reported that 120,000 foreign merchants were killed by Huang Chao, while the later Mas'udi claimed 200,000.
The year 878 witnessed the brutal slaughter of Muslims in Guangzhou (Canton) at the hands of a rebel leader named Huang Chao. Abu-Zaid of Siraf noted that 120,000 foreign merchants were brutally murdered by Huang Chao, while Mas'udi later reported 200,000.