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Shi Hu
Shi Hu was emperor of the Later Zhao, a state of the Jie people in northern China, from 334 to 349. A nephew of the founder Shi Le, he seized power from Shi Le's son, moved the capital to Ye and built lavish palaces with heavy labour levies, earning a reputation for cruelty. After his death his sons fought for the throne, and his adopted grandson Ran Min destroyed the dynasty.
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