Emperor Yizong of Western Xia

Who was Emperor Yizong of Western Xia?

Emperor Yizong of Western Xia was Emperor of the Western Xia from 1048 to 1067. After his father's death in 1048, Yizong assumed the throne at the age of one, but most of the power laid in the hands of the Dowager. In 1049, the Liao Dynasty attacked Western Xia and forced it to become a vassal state. In 1056, the Dowager was killed and Yizong's uncle became the regent. In 1061, Yizong's uncle and cousin plotted against him, so he had them executed and assumed direct control of Western Xia.

Yizong expanded the central government, adding many offices. He made the armies more efficient and improved his control over faraway states. Yizong began to attack Song Dynasty and raided their villages. He also forced the Turpan leader to surrender. In later years, Yizong began to improve diplomatic relationships with the Song and Liao dynasties. He died suddenly in 1067.

Alternate names

Posthumous name - ZhāoyīngHuangdì

Chinese surname with first name - Lǐ Liàngzuò

Eras of Emperor Yizong

Yánsìníngguó

Tiānyòuchuíshèng

Fúshèngchéngdào

Duǒdū

Gǒnghuà