Emperor Chenghua; 9th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1464-1487). Personal Name: Zhu Jianshen; Zhu Ji鄋shen. Posthumous Name: Chundi; Ch鷑d? Temple Name: Xianzong; Xi鄋zong. Reign Name: Ming Chenghuai; Ming Ch閚ghu?

The Chenghua Emperor was 9th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China; between 1464 and 1487. His era name means 'Accomplished Change'. Chenghua ascended the throne at the age of 16. During the early part of his administration; Chenghua carried out new government policies to reduce tax and strengthen the dynasty. However these did not last and by the closing years of his reign; governmental affairs once again fell into the hands of eunuchs; notably Wang Zhi. Peasant uprisings occurred throughout the country; however; they were violently suppressed. Chenghua's reign was also more autocratic than his predecessors' and freedom was sharply curtailed.