Emperor Wuzong Cracks Down on Buddhism in China (845 AD)
Introduction
Wuzong (武宗, 814-846 AD) was a Chinese emperor of the Tang dynasty who ruled from 840 to 846 AD. One of the most famous — and infamous — acts of his reign was the persecution of Buddhism.
Buddhism entered China gradually during the Han dynasty (202 BC–220 AD…
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