The Imperial Harem of China : 20,000 Women and 100,000 Castrated Men to Serve the Emperor

In Imperial China, one of the emperor’s crucial responsibilities was to ensure the continuity of the dynasty, which was achieved through the production of a male heir.
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For this purpose, the emperors of Imperial China kept a massive harem of women. There was a hierarchy in the emperor’s harem, and whilst the specific ranks varied over the millennia, it can be generally stated that there were three main positions: the empress, consorts, and concubines. Additionally, the eunuchs who served and protected these imperial women could also be considered to be a part of this harem as well.

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