Emperor Wen of Han (Person) AKA Liu Heng, 劉恆
Emperor Wen of Han
203 BC - 157 BC
AKA Liu Heng, 劉恆
fifth Emperor of theHan dynasty 180–157 BC
Emperor Wen's reign and that of his son Emperor Jing were often collectively known together as the "Rule of Wen and Jing", renowned for general stability and relaxed laws.
He was considered one of the most benevolent rulers in Chinese history. His reign was marked by thriftiness and attempts to reduce burdens on the people, with one of the lowest tax rate in Chinese history was recorded. Two years after his death, the tax rate was as low as 3.3% of one's personal income.[
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