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Wanyan Wuqimai

Type Figure Region Northeast China Time 1075–1135 Also known as Wanyan Sheng、Taizong of Jin、Wuqimai

Wanyan Wuqimai (1075–1135), a Jurchen of the Wanyan clan, full younger brother of Jin founder Taizu Wanyan Aguda, and second emperor of the Jin dynas…

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  1. 1075–1123Huining Prefecture · HeilongjiangAs Aguda's full younger brother, he stayed behind to hold the rear and manage government affairs during the founding, and took part in planning the war against Liao, a key helper in the Jurchen polity's transformation from tribe to dynasty.
  2. 1123–1125Huining Prefecture · HeilongjiangAcceded after Aguda's death in 1123, changed the era name to Tianhui, and continued pursuing the Liao imperial house; in 1125 he captured the Liao emperor Tianzuo and the Liao dynasty fell.
  3. 1125–1135Bianjing · HenanAfter destroying Liao he twice launched campaigns against Song; in 1127 he captured Bianjing, taking emperors Huizong and Qinzong and the imperial clan and officials north, ending the Northern Song and establishing Jin rule over North China.

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