Empress Wu Zetian proclaimed herself ruler of the Chinese Empire.
Her reign began on October 17, when she took to the throne of the Tang dynasty. Thus, Empress Wu Zetian was the first and only female ruler of the Chinese Empire.
Empress Wu Zetian proclaimed herself ruler of the Chinese Empire.
Her reign began on October 17, when she took to the throne of the Tang dynasty. Thus, Empress Wu Zetian was the first and only female ruler of the Chinese Empire.