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What was the fate of Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong post the Jingkang Incident?
They escaped
They were executed
They were taken captive by the Jurchens
They were exiled
Answer
Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong were taken captive by the Jurchens during the Jingkang Incident. This resulted in the loss of the Song capital of Kaifeng and the capture of much of northern China. The Jurchens would eventually establish their own Jin Dynasty in China, while the Song would be forced to retreat south to Hangzhou.
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