Nurhaci

Chinese emperor and founder of Jin dynasty

Nurhaci - Chinese emperor and founder of Jin dynasty
Born

1559
466 years ago

Died

September 30th, 1626
398 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

China

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Established the Later Jin dynasty in 1616, leading a fundamental shift in power dynamics in Northeast China. United the Jurchen tribes and laid the groundwork for the Qing dynasty. Implemented significant military reforms and expanded territory through strategic warfare against the Ming dynasty. Developed a centralized administration and instituted a formalized governance system.

Founded the Later Jin dynasty

Unified the Jurchen tribes

Expanded territory through military conquests

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