835 ⟶ Emperor Wenzong's Failed Eunuch Purge

Sweet Dew Incident occurs. Emperor Wenzong of the Tang dynas...
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⚔️ Jin Midi's Death Sparks Power Struggle in Han China

the death of the regent of China Jin Midi unleashes the rivalry of his co-regents Shangguang Jie and Huo Guang.⟶
Jin Midi's Death Sparks Power Struggle in Han China (-86)
Han DynastyPolitical IntrigueSuccessionRegencyHuo GuangImperial CourtPower Struggle
ChinaChina

🏳️‍🌈 Emperor Ai Appoints Dong Xian to High Office

Emperor Ai of Han appoints his unpopular homosexual lover Dong Xian as head of armed forces and administration.⟶
Emperor Ai Appoints Dong Xian to High Office (-2)
Han DynastyPolitical IntrigueImperial CourtPower StruggleGovernance
ChinaChina

⚔️ Wang Mang Suppresses Plot by Son and Allies

Wang Mang foils a plot by his son, Wang Yu, his brother-in-law, Lu Kuan, and the Wei clan to oust him from the regent's position. Wang Yu and Lu Kuan are killed in the purge that follows.⟶
Wang Mang Suppresses Plot by Son and Allies (3)
Han DynastyWang MangRegencyPolitical IntriguePower StruggleCoup AttemptImperial CourtDynastic Politics
ChinaChina

👑 Tang Dynasty Under Emperor Xianzong

820: Tang dynasty was under the rule of Emperor Xianzong of Tang.⟶
Tang Dynasty Under Emperor Xianzong (805)
Tang DynastyImperial RuleDynastic Politics
ChinaChina

🔪 Emperor Wenzong's Failed Eunuch Purge

Sweet Dew Incident occurs. Emperor Wenzong of the Tang dynasty conspires to kill the powerful eunuchs of the Tang court, but the plot is foiled.⟶
Emperor Wenzong's Failed Eunuch Purge (835)
Tang DynastyImperial CourtPolitical IntriguePower StruggleInternal ConflictFailed Coup
ChinaChina

👑 Emperor Xuānzong of Tang Ascends the Throne

859: Emperor Xuānzong of Tang reigned. He was considered the last capable emperor of the Tang dynasty.⟶
Emperor Xuānzong of Tang Ascends the Throne (846)
Tang DynastyEmperorImperial RuleGovernance
ChinaChina