The forbidden city is a vast complex of halls, temples and housing which make up the former residence of the ancient emperors. Also known as the Imperial Palace, the complex is said to contain 9,999 rooms.
                   
The complex is divided into a northern and southern part. The southern area is where the emperor would hold [...]

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Emperor Qin Shi Huang, also named Ying Zheng, was the first emperor of China. At the age of thirteen, he succeeded his father’s regality and become the King of the state of Qin. He assumed full power at 22 by ridding himself of his premier, Lu Buwei, who acted as regent while he was a [...]

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