# Emperor Monmu - Emperor

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-monmu
Reign: 697 – 707
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Monmu

The Taihō Code was compiled during Monmu’s reign, formalizing court institutions influenced by Tang models.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Empress Jitō](https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-jito)
- Succeeded by: [Empress Genmei](https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-genmei)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 701 - [Taihō Code](https://history-japan.com/timeline/701-taiho-code)