The empress Wu Zetian (624-705) was one of China's greatest rulers. She is also known by the name Wu Zhao and a few others. Wu Zetian was the only woman The empress Wu Zetian (624-705) was one of China's greatest rulers and the only woman to rule China in her own name. She was said to be ruthless and cruel, but her sponsorship of Buddhism had a lasting impact.
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