Emperor Shenzong of Western Xia
Emperor Shenzong (1163–1226), born Li Zunxu (李遵頊), was the 8th emperor (reigned 1211–1223) of the Western Xia dynasty.
| Emperor Shenzong of Western Xia 西夏神宗 | |||||||||
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| Emperor of the Western Xia dynasty | |||||||||
| Reign | 1211–1223 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Emperor Xiangzong | ||||||||
| Successor | Emperor Xianzong | ||||||||
| Retired Emperor of the Western Xia dynasty | |||||||||
| Reign | 1223–1226 | ||||||||
| Born | Li Zunxu (李遵頊) 1163 | ||||||||
| Died | 1226 (aged 62–63) | ||||||||
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Reign
Shenzong took power after a coup d'état and continued Xiangzong's policy of invading Jin Empire. He started many campaigns against Jin before the Jin Emperor counterattacked, killing many Western Xia soldiers. However, Shenzong continued to attack Jin despite the poor economy, causing high discontent among his people complaining of high taxes. He did not listen to those who advised peace with Jin Empire, and Western Xia sped up its decline. He passed power onto his son Lǐ Déwàng in 1223, and died in 1226.
Family
Father: Prince Zhongwu of Qi (齐国忠武王)
- Issue
- Emperor Xianzong of Western Xia Dewang (德旺)
- Prince of Qingping commandery (清平郡王)
References
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