The most important emperors in Chinese history
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Qin Shi Huang · Emperor Gaozu of Han · Emperor Wu of Han. (Updated Jan 19, 2025.)
From Qin Shi Huang, who unified China in 221 BC, to Emperor Wu of Han, who made Confucianism official, Taizong of Tang, Wu Zetian, the only woman emperor, and Kangxi, who reigned for 61 years: the rulers who changed Chinese history. Who was the greatest?
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Top 14
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Qin Shi Huang
He unified China for the first time in 221 BC and standardised script, currency and measures.
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Emperor Gaozu of Han
He founded the Han dynasty.
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Emperor Wu of Han
He made Confucianism the official state philosophy.
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Emperor Wen of Sui
He ended the north–south division and reunified China.
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Emperor Yang of Sui
He ordered the building of the Grand Canal.
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Emperor Taizong of Tang
He launched the "Reign of Zhenguan" and Tang China's golden age.
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Wu Zetian
The only woman emperor in Chinese history.
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Emperor Taizu of Song
He ended the Five Dynasties division and founded the Song dynasty.
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Genghis Khan
He founded the Mongol Empire and opened trade routes between East and West.
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Kublai Khan
He founded the Yuan dynasty.
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The Hongwu Emperor
He founded the Ming dynasty and restored the civil examinations.
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The Yongle Emperor
He built the Forbidden City and sent Zheng He's voyages.
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The Kangxi Emperor
Reigned for 61 years, the longest-reigning Chinese emperor.
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The Qianlong Emperor
The emperor of the Qing dynasty's heyday.
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