Emperor Daozong of Liao, Yelü Hongji

Timeline

1. 1041–1055Southern Capital · Southern Capital CircuitEldest son of Xingzong, during the Chongxi era he was made Prince of Yan and Zhao, took Xiao Guanyin as consort, and fathered Crown Prince Yelü Jun. Xingzong did not establish a crown prince, merely titling Hongji Grand Marshal of All Forces under Heaven, planting the seeds for his later succession and Chongyuan's rebellion.
2. 1055–1101Upper Capital Linhuangfu · Upper Capital CircuitIn 1055 Xingzong died and Hongji acceded before the coffin, adopting the era name Qingning. During his reign he changed the state name from Khitan to Great Liao, was devoted to Buddhism, and in later years Yelü Yixin's autocracy led to the Ten Fragrances Case and the killing of the crown prince, with the state's fortunes declining.