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Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei (Tuoba Jun)
Fifth emperor of Northern Wei who reversed the persecution of Buddhism and sanctioned the excavation of the Yungang Grottoes.
Mural of the event “Yungang Monumental Grottoes”, which this person took part in.
After the Taiwu anti-Buddhist persecution, Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei restored Buddhism and sought a monumental medium to unify nomadic and Han subjects through imperial patronage.
Also known as Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei · Wencheng Huangdi · Taizong Tuoba Jun · Emperor Wencheng
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Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei (Tuoba Jun) (440 CE–465 CE) ruled Northern Wei with focus on reconciliation, officially revoking anti-Buddhist policies and providing royal patronage to carve the Yungang Grottoes.
Life and times
Dates 440 CE–465 CE
- 460Yungang Monumental GrottoesTook partage 20
- 460Tianlongshan Caves Carved in Taiyuanage 20
- 460Monk Tanyao Founding Yungang Grottoesage 20