Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei, personal name Tuoba Tao, Xianbei name Büri, was the third emperor of China's Northern Wei dynasty. He was generally regarded as a capable ruler, and during his reign, th
Northern Wei soldier figurine holding a shield
Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei, Chinese name Tuoba Si, Xianbei name Mumo, was an emperor of the Xianbei-led Northern Wei dynasty of China. He was the oldest son of the founding emperor Emperor Daowu
Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei
…Zong and put Emperor Taiwu's grandson Tuoba Jun (son of Tuoba Huang the Crown Prince, who predeceased him). Tuoba Tao was born in 408, while his father Tuoba Si was still the Prince of Qi under his grandfather, Emperor Daowu, without having officially been made crown prince but was the heir presumptive, as the…
Statue of Emperor Mingyuan at Yungang Grottoes
Northern Wei armoured horseman tomb figurine