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Emperor Ningzong of Song

Type Figure Region Jiangnan Time 1168–1224 Also known as 赵扩、宁宗、宋宁宗

Thirteenth emperor of the Southern Song, second son of Guangzong; acceded 1194, era names Qingyuan, Jiatai, Kaixi, Jiading;…

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  1. 1168–1194Lin'an Prefecture · Liangzhe CircuitZhao Kuo, second son of Song Guangzong, was enfeoffed Prince of Jia and later made crown prince. In 1194, with Guangzong's abdication and support of the retired emperor and ministers, he acceded at Lin'an, changing the era name to Qingyuan.
  2. 1194–1208Lin'an imperial city · Lin'an PrefectureDuring Qingyuan he promoted Daoxue and the Qingyuan party ban occurred; in Jiatai and Kaixi he relied on Han Tuozhou and launched the Kaixi northern expedition. In 1207 Han Tuozhou was executed through Shimyuan's scheme, shifting the balance of imperial and chancellor power toward Shimyuan's dominance.
  3. 1211–1220Lin'an imperial city · Lin'an PrefectureAt the start of Jiading the Mongols attacked Jin heavily; under Shimyuan Ningzong continued the post-Kaixi policy of vassalage to Jin, sending envoys to congratulate Jin accessions and maintaining annual tribute. The court largely observed northern warfare, relying on generals like Zhao Fang to defend Xiang-Han while watching Jin and Mongol shifts affecting Jianghuai.
  4. 1220–1224Lin'an imperial city · Lin'an PrefectureIn mid-to-late Jiading Shimyuan's power grew and Ningzong largely delegated governance to the chancellor. In September 1224 Ningzong fell gravely ill; Shimyuan enthroned prince Yun (later Lizong), and Zhao Kuo died soon after, posthumously named and given the temple name Ningzong.

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