Han Dynasty

Reign of Jing of Han
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157 BCE Jul 14 - 141 BCE Mar 9

Reign of Jing of Han

Chang'An, Xi'An, Shaanxi, Chin

Emperor Jing of Han was the sixth emperor of the Chinese Han dynasty from 157 to 141 BCE. His reign saw the limiting of the power of the feudal kings/princes which resulted in the Rebellion of the Seven States in 154 BCE. Emperor Jing managed to crush the revolt and princes were thereafter denied rights to appoint ministers for their fiefs. This move helped to consolidate central power which paved the way for the long reign of his son Emperor Wu of Han.


Emperor Jing had a complicated personality. He continued his father Emperor Wen's policy of general non-interference with the people, reduced tax and other burdens, and promoted government thrift. He continued and magnified his father's policy of reduction in criminal sentences. His light governance of the people was due to the Taoist influences of his mother, Empress Dou. He was criticized for general ungratefulness to others, including harsh treatments of Zhou Yafu, the general whose abilities allowed his victory in the Rebellion of the Seven States, and his wife Empress Bo.

Last Updated: Wed Jan 31 2024

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