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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