What is "taizong"

Taizong is the temple name used for several emperors of China. It may refer to:

• Emperor Taizong of Tang (598–649, reigned 626–649), emperor of the Tang dynasty
• Emperor Taizong of Liao (902–947, reigned 926–947), emperor of Khitan (renamed Liao dynasty during his reign)
• Emperor Taizong of Song (939–997, reigned 976–997), emperor of the Song dynasty
• Emperor Taizong of Jin (1075–1135, reigned 1123—1135), emperor of the Jurchen Jin dynasty
• Hong Taiji (1592–1643, reigned 1626–1643), emperor of Later Jin (renamed Qing dynasty during his reign)