When did Cao Cao become the'effective head' of the Han central government?
At the start of the Eastern Han Dynasty
Throughout the 180s
Towards the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty
After the fall of the Han
Answer
Towards the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao gradually accumulated and established his power over the court, becoming the de facto leader even before he officially became the prime minister in AD 208, by establishing himself as the strongman of the central government. During this period, he controlled the emperor and made major decisions on behalf of the imperial court.
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