What title was given to Emperor Huizong by Emperor Taizong of Jin?
Duke Hunde, 'Besotted Duke
Duke Zhen
Duke Yu
Duke Jiao
Answer
Emperor Huizong was the last emperor of the Song Dynasty of China. After he was captured by the Jin Dynasty in 1127, he was given the title Duke Hunde, which means "Besotted Duke". The title was a reflection of the Jin Dynasty's view of Emperor Huizong as a weak and incompetent ruler who had brought his dynasty to ruin.
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