2013년 12월 28일 토요일

King Bongsang(봉상왕) - Kicked out of his throne


 King Bongsang(烽上王) was the 14th King in Goguryeo dynasty(B.C 37- 668). [reign 292-300]
 Right after succession he got avid to eliminate his political rivals. He killed his uncle, Dalga who had worship in the country as a sage and his brother Dolgo. Not like his father, his son, Eulbul ran away to survive chasing. Despite consecutive famine, he forced subjects to build a palace and led for expedition to China.

 For this reason he finally kicked out of his throne. After that Changjori, a minister, helped Eulbul to the throne. Eulbul became the 15th King, Michon.

 A Tomb in Goguryeo
Dynasty

Mural paintings in Tombs in Goguryeo dynasty

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