Emperor Wu of Song
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Emperor Wu of Song, personal name Liu Yu, courtesy name Dexing, childhood name Jinu, was the founding emperor of the Liu Song dynasty of China. He came from a humble background, but became prominent a
Liu Yu
The western qilin of the Chuning Mausoleum
Huan Xuan
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Huan Xuan, courtesy name Jingdao, nickname Lingbao, formally Emperor Wudao of Chu, was a Eastern Jin Dynasty warlord who briefly took over the imperial throne from Emperor An of Jin and declared his o
Emperor Wu of Song
…founding emperor of the Liu Song dynasty of China. He came from a humble background, but became prominent after leading a rebellion in 404 to overthrow Huan Xuan, who had usurped the Eastern Jin throne in January that year. After that point, using a mixture of political and military skills, Liu Yu gradually…
Huan Xuan's rebellion as of 404 AD