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Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei

392–423 · 5th century · Also known as Tuoba Si

Emperor Mingyuan, personal name Tuoba Si, was the second emperor of the Northern Wei, reigning from 409 to 423. He came to the throne after his father Tuoba Gui was murdered, consolidated the state and late in his reign campaigned against the Liu Song in the south. His death in 423 was followed by a major Rouran raid on the Wei heartland.

Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei
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