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Which year is known as the Year of the Six Emperors?

  • 224

  • 238

  • 242

  • 249

Answer

The Year of the Six Emperors, 238, refers to the tumultuous period in Chinese history when six different emperors ascended and fell from the throne within the space of just a few months. This instability was caused by a combination of factors, including the death of the emperor Cao Mao and the subsequent struggle for power among the various factions at court.
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