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Zhao Kuangyin

Type Figure Region Asia Time 927–976 Also known as Emperor Taizu of Song、Zhao Xuanlang、Yuanlang

Zhao Kuangyin (927–976), founding emperor of the Song dynasty, temple name Taizu.…

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  1. 927–959Luoyang · HenanBorn in Luoyang, in his early years he joined the Later Zhou imperial guard, campaigning with Emperor Shizong of Zhou Chai Rong, rising through merit to Commander-in-Chief of the Palace Command, holding military power in the capital.
  2. 960Chenqiao Post Station · HenanIn 960 he launched a mutiny at Chenqiao Post Station, was draped in the yellow robe, returned to Kaifeng to replace Zhou, changed the state name to Song, and became Emperor Taizu of Song.
  3. 960–976Kaifeng · HenanEstablishing the capital at Kaifeng, he used the 'cup of wine' to strip regional warlords of military power, successively conquering Jingnan, Later Shu, Southern Han, Southern Tang and others, basically completing unification of the Central Plains and the south.

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