State

Ming dynasty

imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

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1368–1644
Founded
1368
Ended
1644
Capital
Yingtian Fu, Shuntian Fu
Government
absolute monarchy
Languages
Chinese
Preceded by
Yuan dynastySongMongol Empire
Succeeded by
Shun dynastyQing dynastySouthern Ming dynasty

Overview

The Ming dynasty, officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming was the last imperial dynasty of China ruled by the Han people, the majority ethnic group in China. Although the primary capital of Beijing fell in 1644 to a rebellion led by Li Zicheng (who established the short-lived Shun dynasty), numerous rump regimes ruled by remnants of the Ming imperial family, collectively called the Southern Ming, survived until 1662.

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All rulers (28)

  1. Chen Li1363–1364
  2. Hongwu Emperor1368–1398
  3. Jianwen Emperor1398–1402
  4. Yongle Emperor1402–1424
  5. Hongxi Emperor1424–1425
  6. Xuande Emperor1425–1435
  7. Zhengtong Emperor1435–1449
  8. Jingtai Emperor1449–1457
  9. Zhengtong Emperor1457–1464
  10. Chenghua Emperor1464–1487
  11. Hongzhi Emperor1487–1505
  12. Zhengde Emperor1505–1521
  13. Jiajing Emperor of Ming1521–1567
  14. Longqing Emperor1567–1572
  15. Wanli Emperor1572–1620
  16. Nurhaci1616–1626
  17. Tianqi Emperor1620–1627
  18. Taichang Emperor1620
  19. Chongzhen Emperor1627–1644
  20. Li Zicheng1644–1645
  21. Zhu Yousong, Prince of Fu1644–1645
  22. Zhang Xianzhong1644–1646
  23. Zhu Yujian1645–1646
  24. Zhu Yuyue, Prince of Tang1646–1647
  25. Zhu Youlang, Prince of Gui1646–1662
  26. Koxinga1661–1662
  27. Wu Sangui1678
  28. Yu Chenglong1682–1684

Records (26)

  1. 1406–1407 — Ming–Hồ WarWar
  2. 1409 — Battle of KherlenBattle
  3. 1410 — Battle of Jing LuzhenBattle · Ming China ▸ Eastern Mongols
  4. 1426–1427 — Battle of Dong Quan citadelBattle
  5. 1426 — Battle of Tot-dongBattle · Vietnam ▸ Ming China
  6. 1427 — Battle of Chi Lang PassBattle · Vietnam ▸ China
  7. 1449 — Tumu CrisisBattle
  8. 1449 — Battle of TumuBattle · Oirat Mongols ▸ Ming China
  9. 1510 — Rebellion of 1510Rebellion
  10. 1521 — First Battle of TamaoNaval battle
  11. 1550 — Mongol invasion of China in 1550Invasion
  12. 1590–1600 — Bozhou rebellionRebellion
  13. 1591 — Battle of Cape PracelNaval battle
  14. 1592 — Battle of NingxiaBattle · Ming ▸ Mongols, Ningxia Mutineers
  15. 1593 — Battle of GuleshanBattle
  16. 1597–1598 — Second Japanese Invasion of KoreaWar
  17. 1598 — Battle of NoryangNaval battle
  18. 1619 — Battle of SarhuBattle · Manchu ▸ Ming China, Korea
  19. 1619 — Battle of SiyanggiayanBattle · Manchu ▸ Ming China
  20. 1621 — Battle of ShenyangBattle · Manchus ▸ Ming China
  21. 1624 — Battle of Penghu (1624)Battle
  22. 1626 — Battle of NingyuanBattle · Ming ▸ Manchus
  23. 1631 — Battle of DalingheBattle · Manchus, Mongols, Han ▸ Ming China
  24. 1631 — Battle of XiaolingBattle · Manchus ▸ Ming China
  25. 1633 — Battle of Liaoluo BayNaval battle
  26. 1642 — Battle of KaifengBattle · Ming ▸ Li Zicheng

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