Heqin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Heqin |
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| Traditional Chinese | 和親 | ||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 和亲 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | peace marriage | ||||||||
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Heqin means marriage alliance. The term is used in Chinese history. An emperor would marry one of his princesses to his enemy. In return they would have peace with the enemy. It did not always work, and many people hated it.
Images for kids
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A daughter of the King of Khotan married to the ruler of Dunhuang, Cao Yanlu, is here shown wearing elaborate headdress decorated with jade pieces. Mural in Mogao Cave 61, Five Dynasties.
See also
In Spanish: Heqin para niños
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