Which emperor did Yongle Emperor overthrow to ascend the throne?
Jianwen Emperor
Hongwu Emperor
Chengzu Emperor
Xuande Emperor
Answer
Yongle Emperor overthrew his nephew, the Jianwen Emperor, in 1402. He then occupied the imperial capital, Nanjing, and was proclaimed emperor, adopting the era name "Yongle" which means "perpetual happiness".
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