-68 ⟶ Emperor Xuan Gains Power, Huo Clan Purged
Huo Guang dies and Emperor Xuan of Han assumes full power. T...
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⚔️ Huo Guang's Rise: Shangguang Clan Purge and Power Consolidation
👑 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 DynastyImperial ChinaSuccessionRegencyHuo GuangEmperorPolitical IntrigueDynastic Politics
China⚔️ Emperor Xuan Gains Power, Huo Clan Purged
Huo Guang dies and Emperor Xuan of Han assumes full power. The Huo clan is eliminated over the following two years.⟶
Han DynastyEmperorImperial PoliticsPower StruggleCourt IntriguePolitical PurgeHuo Guang
China👑 Emperor Xuan's Death and Yuan's Accession; Wang Clan Ascendancy
Emperor Xuan of Han dies and is succeeded by his son Yuan. Wang Zhengjun is made Empress, as a result of which her clan would eventually topple the Han dynasty.⟶
Han DynastySuccessionEmperorImperial CourtPolitical IntrigueChinese HistoryDynastic CycleImperial PowerDecline
China👑 Emperor Yuan's Death and the Rise of Cheng and the Wang Clan's Power
Emperor Yuan of Han dies and is succeeded by his son Cheng. Empress Wang Zhengjun becomes Empress Dowager and her brother is placed in command of the armed forces and administration.⟶
Han DynastyEmperorSuccessionImperial CourtEmpress DowagerPolitical IntrigueDynastic Politics
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