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 The honorific was first bestowed by Qin Shi Huangdi (depicted) to his deceased father King Zhuangxiang of Qin.[1] | |||||||||
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| Taishang Huangdi | |||||||||
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In Chinese history, a Taishang Huang or Taishang Huangdi is an honorific and institution of a retired emperor.[2] The former emperor had, at least in name, abdicated in favor of someone else. Although no longer the reigning sovereign, there are instances where the retired emperor became a power behind the throne, often exerting more power than the reigning emperor.
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