Historical Events tagged with "jianwen emperor"
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Politics & Government
Zhu Di Takes Nanjing, Ending Jingnan Campaign
July 13th, 1402 622 years ago
Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan, captured Nanjing without resistance, concluding the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor, who reigned briefly before his usurpation, vanished, and his family was placed in captivity. This marked a pivotal moment in the Ming Dynasty as Zhu Di, later known as the Yongle Emperor, solidified his power after years of conflict.
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