China: Emperor Xuande, 5th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1425-1435). Hanging scroll painting, 15th-17th century. The Xuande Emperor (1399-1435), personal name Zhu Zhani and temple name Xuanzong, was the 5th emperor of Ming China. His era name means 'Proclamation of Virtue'. The Xuande Emperor ruled over a remarkably peaceful time with no significant external or internal problems. Later historians have considered his reign to be the Ming dynasty's golden age.

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