Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ushered in the most prosperous period of the Western Han Dynasty, which was also the first development peak of China's feudal dynasty. His talents and strategies, as well as his literary and military skills, made the Han Dynasty the most powerful country in the world at that time, and he therefore became one of the great emperors in Chinese history. In addition, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was the first emperor in China to use a reign title. During his reign, the reign names used were: Jianyuan, Yuanguang, Yuanshuo, Yuanshou, Yuanding, Yuanfeng, Taichu, Tianhan, Taishi, Zhenghe, Houyuan. His posthumous title was Emperor Xiaowu, his temple name was Shizong, and he was buried in Maoling.

"Hanshu" comments on Liu Che's "great talent and broad strategy", and "Posthumous Law" says that "power, strength and virtue are called Wu", which means majesty, strength, wisdom and benevolence are called Wu. In Chinese history books, "Qin, Emperor, Han and Wu" are often connected with each other. His achievements had a profound impact on the course of Chinese history and the subsequent development of the Western Han Dynasty.