Suzerainty (/ ˈ s uː z ər ə n t i,-r ɛ n t i /) is a relationship in which one state or other polity controls the foreign policy and relations of a tributary state, while allowing the tributary state to have internal autonomy. The dominant state is called the "suzerain". Suzerainty differs from sovereignty in that the tributary state is technically independent, but enjoys only limited ...

Emperor Ming of Han (15 June 28 – 5 September 75), born Liu Yang and also known as Liu Zhuang and as Han Mingdi, was the second emperor of China's Eastern Han dynasty.. He was the fourth son and second crown prince of Emperor Guangwu.It was during Emperor Ming's reign that Buddhism began to spread into China.. Emperor Ming was a hard-working, able administrator …