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Emperor Wu of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight-year-ol...
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👑 Emperor Wu's Death and Regency Established

Emperor Wu of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight-year-old son Zhao, with Jin Midi, Shangguang Jie and Huo Guang as regents.
Emperor Wu's Death and Regency Established (-87)
Han DynastyImperial ChinaSuccessionRegencyPolitical InstabilityChinese History
ChinaChina

⚔️ 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

👑 Han Dynasty: Emperor Zhao's Death, Unsuitable Succession, and Huo Guang's Continued Regency

Emperor Zhao of Han dies and is succeeded by the unsuitable Prince He of Changyi and then by Xuan. Huo Guang continues to be de facto ruler of China.
Han Dynasty: Emperor Zhao's Death, Unsuitable Succession, and Huo Guang's Continued Regency (-74)
Han DynastyImperial ChinaSuccessionRegencyHuo GuangEmperorPolitical IntrigueDynastic Politics
ChinaChina

👑 Emperor Ai's Death Leads to Wang Mang's Regency

Emperor Ai of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight year old cousin Ping. Wang Mang is appointed regent and begins wide-ranging reforms.
Emperor Ai's Death Leads to Wang Mang's Regency (-1)
Han DynastyEmperorRegencyWang MangPolitical ReformSuccessionImperial China
ChinaChina

👑 Accession of Emperor Ping of Han and the Start of the Chushi Era

Start of Chushi era of the Chinese Han dynasty.
Accession of Emperor Ping of Han and the Start of the Chushi Era (8)
Han DynastyChinese HistorySuccessionImperial ChinaRegency
ChinaChina

👑 Emperor Han Zhangdi's Death and Succession Crisis

Emperor Han Zhangdi's death at 31 led to his 9-year-old son Zhao's ascension as Emperor Han Hedi, ushering in a period of rule dominated by Empress Dou and court factions despite Zhangdi's successful expansion of Chinese influence and military power.
Emperor Han Zhangdi's Death and Succession Crisis (88)
Han DynastyEmperorSuccessionImperial ChinaCourt IntriguePolitical InstabilityRegencyBan Chao
ChinaChina