Who was the Chinese leader who moved the royal court to Beijing?

The Chinese leader who moved the royal court to Beijing was Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty. He reigned from 1402 to 1424 and shifted the capital from Nanjing to Beijing in 1421. This decision was part of his broader efforts to strengthen the central authority of the Ming Dynasty and enhance the city's status as a political and cultural center. The move ultimately established Beijing as the capital of China for centuries to come.