Empress Dowager Cixi's Secretive Rule Revealed
Discover the secretive rule of Empress Dowager Cixi and her extraordinary power play in the Forbidden City. #History #China #EmpressCixi #ForbiddenCity
Did you know that a concubine once ruled China from behind a silk screen? Empress Dowager Cixi, initially a low-ranking consort, orchestrated one of the most audacious power grabs in Chinese history. After the death of Emperor Xianfeng in 1861, Cixi became the de facto ruler by placing her young son on the throne and ruling as regent. She maintained her grip on power for nearly half a century, manipulating court politics and staging coups, all while presenting herself as a humble servant of the empire. One particularly bizarre aspect was her command over the Forbidden City, where she ruled from behind a silk screen to maintain the illusion of male dominance. Do you know another unusual fact about her? Please comment below.

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