Emperor Wu of Han, also known as Han Wudi, ruled from 141 to 87 BCE and was the seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty in China. He is known for expanding the empire's territory through military conquests and establishing the Silk Road, which facilitated trade between China and the West. Under his reign, Emperor Wu implemented significant reforms in government and economy, promoting Confucianism as the state philosophy. His policies strengthened the central government and improved agricultural productivity, contributing to a period of prosperity and stability in the Han Dynasty.