World’s richest woman ever was concubine of a king, murdered her own daughter for power, much richer than Mukesh Ambani, Elon Musk, Adani, Ratan Tata combined
Richest Queen in the World: Today, we talk about businessmen and their enormous wealth, but historically, there were kings and queens whose riches exceeded those of any current billionaires. These royals were renowned for their opulence, cruelty, and benevolence. Among them stands the world’s richest queen, Wu Zetian, whose wealth was unparalleled, surpassing that of modern billionaires, including Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. She is also remembered as one of the most ruthless rulers in history.
The Wealthiest Queen
Wu Zetian was a Chinese queen who ruled the Tang Dynasty from 690 to 705 AD. She was the only female emperor in 2,000 years of Chinese dynastic rule. Zetian earned the title of the sole queen in China’s history.
Queen’s Wealth Beyond Comparison
According to reports, Wu Zetian’s wealth was around USD 16 trillion, surpassing the net worth of Mukesh Ambani, currently at approximately 110 billion USD. Her fortune also exceeded those of modern-day billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
From Concubine to Empress
Zetian’s journey to the throne started when she was 13 or 14 years of age. Emperor Taizong took her as a concubine. She gradually rose in influence within the royal palace, eventually giving birth to a daughter. To take the power and throne, she started killing members of the royal family one by one.
Ruthless Pursuit of Power
It is noteworthy that Wu orchestrated the deaths of more than a dozen royals, including palace officials loyal to the dynasty. Shockingly, she even killed her daughter by strangling her to death, eliminating threats to her ascension.
Most Cruel Queen in History
Known as the wealthiest queen in history, Wu Zetian’s reign is also remembered as one of the bloodiest periods.
Her desperation of power resulted to violence and bloodbaths. This also solidified her legacy as the most ruthless queen in history.