Empress Dowager Dou (d. 135 BC) was a powerful figure during China's Western Han Dynasty. She wielded great influence as mother to Emperor Jing, strongly promoting Taoist ideals within the imperial court.
Empress Dowager Dou (d. 135 BC) was a powerful figure during China's Western Han Dynasty. She wielded great influence as mother to Emperor Jing, strongly promoting Taoist ideals within the imperial court.