Historical Events tagged with "Nurhaci"

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Politics & Government

Nurhaci Declares Khan of Later Jin

February 17th, 1616 409 years ago

Nurhaci, a prominent Jurchen leader, declared himself Khan of the Later Jin dynasty, marking a significant moment in the unification of the Jurchen tribes. This proclamation was made in the city of Hetu Ala, located in northeastern China, and aimed to unite various Jurchen clans against the encroaching Ming dynasty. Nurhaci's actions laid the groundwork for the rise of the Qing dynasty, which would eventually conquer China.

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