-80 ⟶ Huo Guang's Rise: Shangguang Clan Purge and Power Consolidation

conflict between the regents Shangguang Jie and Huo Guang re...

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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.⟶

Han DynastyImperial ChinaSuccessionRegencyPolitical InstabilityChinese History

China

⚔️ 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.⟶

Han DynastyPolitical IntrigueSuccessionRegencyHuo GuangImperial CourtPower Struggle

China

⚔️ Huo Guang's Rise: Shangguang Clan Purge and Power Consolidation

conflict between the regents Shangguang Jie and Huo Guang results in the destruction of the Shangguang clan and Huo Guang becoming the de facto ruler of China.⟶

Han DynastyRegencyPower StruggleChinese HistoryPolitical IntrigueHuo GuangDynastic PoliticsImperial China

China

👑 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

⚔️ 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.⟶

Han DynastyWang MangRegencyPolitical IntriguePower StruggleCoup AttemptImperial CourtDynastic Politics

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