Historical Events tagged with "chongzhen"
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Military & Warfare
Shunzhi Emperor Captures Beijing from Ming
June 5th, 1644 380 years ago
The Manchu forces, led by Shunzhi Emperor, seized Beijing amid the chaotic decline of the Ming dynasty. The Ming regime faced internal strife and peasant uprisings, culminating in the fall of the capital. This pivotal moment established the Qing dynasty's rule over China.
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