After defeating the Mongol Empire in 1368 and establishing the Ming dynasty, the Chinese emperor attempted to reestablish the tribute relationship with neighboring states. In 1402, during a ...

The thirteen Ming Dynasty imperial tombs are Changling of Emperor Cheng Zu (Zhu Di), Xianling of Emperor Ren Zong (Zhu Gaozhi), Jingling of Emperor Xuan Zong (Zhu Zhanji), Yuling of Emperor Ying ...

His fourth son, Zhu Di, declared himself the emperor in 1403 and gave his reign the title of Yongle. In September 1420, the 18th year of his reign, Zhu Di moved the capital to Beijing (Chinese for ...

12, 1417 to pay tribute to the Yongle Chinese Emperor, Zhu Di, of the Ming dynasty. He and his delegation of 340 people stayed for three years in the royal court. Unfortunately, on his way back to ...