History
Lingwu's former name is Lingzhou (Simplified Chinese: 灵州; Traditional Chinese: 霛州; Pinyin: Lingzhou). During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Suzong of Tang (711–762) fled to Lingzhou during the Anshi Rebellion, where he formally ascended the throne. Later on, Lingzhou became part of the Western Xia (Tangut Empire, 1032-1227). It was laid siege by Genghis Khan in November 1226.
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