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Emperor Chenghua, 9th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1464-1487). Personal Name: Zhu Jianshen, Zhū Jiànshēn. Posthumous Name: Chundi, Chúndì. Temple Name: Xianzong, Xiànzōng. Reign Name: Ming Chenghuai, Ming Chénghuà.<br/><br/> The Chenghua Emperor was 9th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name means 'Accomplished Change'. Chenghua ascended the throne at the age of 16. During the early part of his administration, Chenghua carried out new government policies to reduce tax and strengthen the dynasty. However these did not last and by the closing years of his reign, governmental affairs once again fell into the hands of eunuchs, notably Wang Zhi. Peasant uprisings occurred throughout the country; however, they were violently suppressed. Chenghua's reign was also more autocratic than his predecessors' and freedom was sharply curtailed.
Mongke Khan (January 10, 1209 – August 11, 1259 ), was the fourth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire from July 1, 1251 – August 11, 1259. He was the first Great Khan from the Toluid line. Under Mongke, the Mongols conquered Iraq and Syria as well as the Tai kingdom of Nanzhao. He made significant reforms to improve the administration of the Empire.<br/><br/> Mongke Khan,the eldest son of Genghis Khan's youngest son Tolui, was born in 1208, the yellow dragon year. In 1251, the white pig year,he assumed the throne. He was a great statesman who made the Mongolian State the biggest empire in the world and managed to maintain its integrity. Mongke Khan died in 1258, the yellow sheep year, during his invasion to conquer China.