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Xuande Emperor Zhu Zhanji

Type Figure Region China Time 1399–1435 Also known as Xuanzong

Xuande Emperor Zhu Zhanji (1399–1435), fifth Ming emperor, era name Xuande; grandson of the Yongle Emperor, acceded 1425, ruled ten years with able m…

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  1. 1399–1424Beijing · BeijingBorn in Beijing, grandson of Zhu Di and eldest son of Zhu Gaochi. Clever in childhood, deeply favored by the Yongle Emperor, he accompanied several northern campaigns. Named imperial grandson in Yongle 9, invested as crown prince in Yongle 22, and began taking part in state affairs as heir.
  2. 1425–1435Beijing · BeijingAcceded in the eighth month of the first year of Hongxi, era name Xuande. Early in his reign personally campaigned at Le'an, suppressing the rebellion of Prince of Han Zhu Gaoxu. Relied on the Grand Secretaries Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and Yang Pu, reformed abuses, reduced taxes and corvée, and kept administration fairly clean, together with the Renzong reign called the Ren-Xuan flourishing age. Valued culture and education, personally reviewed memorials, and was fond of painting and calligraphy.

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