What was the new imperial capital established by Yongle Emperor?
Beijing
Nanjing
Shanghai
Xi'an
Answer
Yongle Emperor re-established Beiping (present-day Beijing) as the new imperial capital. He repaired and reopened the Grand Canal and directed the construction of the Forbidden City between 1406 and 1420.
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