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1. Emperor Wuzong

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   The Emperor Wuzong (Chinese: 唐武宗; 814–846 CE), personal name Li Yan, was the 17th emperor of the Tang Dynasty in China, reigning from 840 until his death in 846. Ascending the throne amidst a period of protracted internal instability following the An Lushan Rebellion, Wuzong is primarily remembered for his vigorous, state-sponsored effort to curtail the economic and political influence of Buddhism throughout the empire, an event known as the [Great Anti-Buddhist Persecut…