The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Emperor Wen of Sui
China
581–590
Constantina
Rome
582–590
Maurice
Rome
582–590
Chen Shubao
China
582–589
Emperor Bidatsu
Japan
579–585
Xiao Kui
China
579–585
Emperor Xuan of Chen
China
579–582
Tiberius II Constantine
Rome
579–582
Ino Anastasia
Rome
579–582
Emperor Sushun
Japan
587–590
Emperor Yōmei
Japan
585–587
Xiao Cong
China
585–587
Emperor Jing of Northern Zhou
China
579–581
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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