Shomu
Shōmu, also romanized as Shomu, was a Japanese emperor who reigned during the Nara period, from 724 to 749 CE. He is best known for promoting Buddhism as a central pillar of the state and for expanding centralized imperial authority.
During his rule, Shōmu pursued a policy of state-supported Buddhism designed to unite the realm and reinforce
One of the most famous legacies of his reign was the commissioning of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu)
Shōmu abdicated in 749 in favor of his daughter, who became Empress Kōken (also known as Empress