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What was the main reason for the downfall of Emperor Huizong's reign?
Poor military strategies
Personal corruption
Invasion by the Jin
Internal revolt
Answer
The main reason for the downfall of Emperor Huizong's reign was the invasion by the Jin. The Jin were a nomadic people who had been harassing the Song dynasty for years. In 1127, they finally invaded and captured the Song capital, Kaifeng. Emperor Huizong and his family were captured and taken to the Jin capital, where they lived as prisoners for the rest of their lives.
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