The Hongwu Emperor (r. https://www.worldhistory.org/Hongwu_Emperor/ #History #ChineseEmperor #HongwuEmperor #JianwenEmperor

The Hongwu Emperor (r. https://www.worldhistory.org/Hongwu_Emperor/ #History #ChineseEmperor #HongwuEmperor #JianwenEmperor

The Yongle Emperor (aka Chengzu or Yung Lo, r. 1403-1424 CE) was the third ruler of the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). Inheriting a stable state thanks to the work of his father, the Hongwu Emperor (r. 1368-1398 CE), Yongle made lasting contributions to Chinese history such as moving the capital to Beijing and beginning construction of the Forbidden City as an imperial residence. The empe...https://www.worldhistory.org/Yongle_Emperor/ #ChineseEmperor #HongwuEmperor #JianwenEmperor