The Rise and Fall of China's Toddler Emperor

Puyi became the emperor of China at just 2 years and 10 months old, a surreal experiment in leadership that ended with the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912. Despite being a figurehead in the Forbidden City, he was later installed as a puppet ruler by Japan in Manchukuo. After WWII, Puyi faced imprisonment and reeducation before leading a humble life as a gardener, illustrating a dramatic fall from imperial grace. #toddleremperor #Chinesehistory #Puyi #QingDynasty #historicalrollercoaster