Emperor Xiangzong of Western Xia, Li Anquan

Timeline

1. 1170–1206Xingqing Prefecture · Western XiaGrandson of Emperor Chongzong of Xia and son of Prince Yue Li Renyou. After Renyou died in 1196 he was denied succession and reduced to Prince Zhenyi, harboring resentment. In March 1206 he conspired with Empress Dowager Luo, mother of Emperor Huanzong Li Chunyou, to depose him and usurp the throne, adopting the era name Yingtian.
2. 1206–1209Zhongxing Prefecture · Western XiaGenghis Khan launched three major invasions of Xia. In 1209 Mongol forces breached Keyi Gate and diverted Yellow River waters to flood Zhongxing Prefecture, nearly breaching the city. Li Anquan ascended the wall and negotiated peace with Genghis Khan across the water, offering his daughter in submission, becoming a vassal and paying tribute, greatly weakening Western Xia.
3. 1210–1211Xingqing Prefecture · Western XiaAfter adopting the era name Huangjian, because Jin refused to come to his aid, Li Anquan turned to Mongolia, sending troops to attack Jin and destroying the long-standing Xia–Jin friendship. In August 1211 Prince Qi Li Zunxu launched a coup deposing him; in September Li Anquan was killed, posthumously titled Emperor Jingmu, temple name Xiangzong.