-86 ⟶ Jin Midi's Death Sparks Power Struggle in Han China
the death of the regent of China Jin Midi unleashes the riva...
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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
⚔️ 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 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
China