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1 day ago · The early Qing emperors were vigorous and forceful rulers. The first emperor, Fulin (reign name, Shunzhi), was put on the throne when he was a child of six sui (about five years in Western calculations). His reign (1644–61) was dominated by his uncle and regent, Dorgon, until Dorgon died in 1650.
1 day ago · The first seven years of the young Shunzhi Emperor's reign were dominated by Dorgon's regency. Because of his own political insecurity, Dorgon followed Hong Taiji's example by ruling in the name of the emperor at the expense of rival Manchu princes, many of whom he demoted or imprisoned. Dorgon's precedents and example cast a long shadow.
5 days ago · Beijing fell intact and in the same year was declared the Manchu capital by Shunzhi, the first emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911/12). Beijing remained superficially the same throughout Qing times.
Jun 27, 2024 · Thoroughly gilded and imbedded with turquoises, this mandala is a rare art treasure. In 1652, the fifth Dalai Lama gave Emperor Shunzhi (1638--1661) this mandala as a gift, symbolizing the close political connection between the Qing Dynasty and Tibet.
4 days ago · ForewordHistory is like a mirror, reflecting the ups and downs of the fate of countless individuals. The third emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Shunzhi (Fulin), in the long river of history, is not only the embodiment of tragedy, but also a...
1 day ago · On 6 June, the Manchus and Wu entered the capital and proclaimed the young Shunzhi Emperor ruler of China. After being forced out of Xi'an by the Qing, chased along the Han River to Wuchang, and finally along the northern border of Jiangxi province, Li Zicheng died there in the summer of 1645, thus ending the Shun dynasty.
2 days ago · Empress Wu is considered one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history due to her strong leadership and effective governance, which made China one of the world's most powerful nations.
