Palace of Great Benevolence

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One of the six eastern palaces in the Forbidden City, this was a residence of imperial concubines. Emperor Kangxi, most exalted of the Qing emperors (or any other dynasty), was born here in 1654. His prosperous reign lasted 61 years.

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