Episode 2 of 2
The Duomen Coup
- When
- 11 February 1457
- Where
- Southern Palace within the Forbidden City
Conspirators forcibly removed the Jingtai Emperor and restored the former Zhengtong Emperor to the throne in February 1457.
On the night of 11 February 1457, soldiers entered the Southern Palace and brought the former emperor to the throne room. This event, known as the Duomen, surprised officials at the morning audience and ended the Jingtai Emperor's reign, restoring the Tianshun Emperor.
Sources
- Emperor Yingzong of Ming Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
- Jingtai Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17
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