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Emperor Wu of Han
He doubled the size of China, exhausted its treasury, launched campaigns that lasted decades, and was still regarded as one of the greatest emperors who ever lived.
-156–-87
Life Journey
Ambition, expansion, and imperial transformation
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Imperial Birth
Born into the ruling Han family, Liu Che grew up within the imperial court, surrounded by political competition and expectations of future leadership.