Gunpowder was invented somewhere around 900 in China. Well, that's basically it... :P
Gunpowder was invented by the Chinese during the ninth century (Around 800 AD). First recorded formula dates back to the 11th cent. AD.
Gunpowder was invented in China during the 9th century by alchemists experimenting with various substances. Its first recorded use in battle was in 919 AD, and it later spread to other regions, significantly changing warfare. The evolution of gunpowder technology influenced military strategies and weaponry well into the 14th century and beyond.
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