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Ming Dynasty Emperor
Brand:
Koruit
Serial:
XP-697
Year:
2022
Theme:
Other
Biography:
The “Ming Dynasty Emperor from Other” most likely refers to the Yongle Emperor (1360-1424), also known as Zhu Di. He was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, though he was not the heir apparent and seized the throne from his nephew, the Jianwen Emperor, in a bloody coup.
His reign was marked by significant accomplishments. He moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing, overseeing the construction of the Forbidden City. He commissioned the monumental Yongle Encyclopedia, a vast collection of Chinese knowledge.
Perhaps most famously, he sponsored the voyages of Zheng He, a series of maritime expeditions that extended Chinese influence and trade throughout Southeast Asia, India, and even East Africa. These voyages were unprecedented in scale and scope for their time.
Despite his achievements, the Yongle Emperor's reign was also characterized by its authoritarian nature and reliance on eunuchs within the imperial court. He remains a controversial but undeniably influential figure in Chinese history.
His reign was marked by significant accomplishments. He moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing, overseeing the construction of the Forbidden City. He commissioned the monumental Yongle Encyclopedia, a vast collection of Chinese knowledge.
Perhaps most famously, he sponsored the voyages of Zheng He, a series of maritime expeditions that extended Chinese influence and trade throughout Southeast Asia, India, and even East Africa. These voyages were unprecedented in scale and scope for their time.
Despite his achievements, the Yongle Emperor's reign was also characterized by its authoritarian nature and reliance on eunuchs within the imperial court. He remains a controversial but undeniably influential figure in Chinese history.
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