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Accession of Liao Emperor Daozong Yelü Hongji

Type Event Region East Asia Time 1055

In 1055, after Emperor Xingzong's death, crown prince Yelü Hongji acceded as Emperor Daozong, marking a new phase in mid-Liao politics.

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  1. 1075Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture of Liao · Northeast ChinaAfter Emperor Xingzong's death, the court conducted the funeral and state mourning according to Khitan rites; crown prince Yelü Hongji had long been heir, and the order of succession was relatively clear.
  2. 1075Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture of Liao · Northeast ChinaYelü Hongji formally acceded to the throne, changing the era name to Qingning, with the temple name Daozong. After accession he continued the policy of amity with Song and set about reforming court administration and border defense.

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