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1368-1644 ** Capital City- Nanjing 1368-142,1Beijing 1421-1644 **Leaders** Hongwu Emperor (1368-1398) - Zhu Yuanzang - Was a peasant who led a revolt against the Mongols and the Yuan dynasty Chongzhen Emporer (1627-1644) - Last Emperor. Son of Emperor Taichang
 * [[file:ming.aup]]Ming Dynasty

-1393 est. 72,700,000 -1644 est. 100,000,000
 * Population**

- Imported silver from the Japanese. - Traded with the Portuguese, Spanish and Dutch for major exports that were needed.
 * Economic Activities**

Known for their porcelain artwork and the vibrant ceramics. The porcelains to emerge from this period are among the "most beautiful and exciting to emerge from China's kilns".
 * Art Works**

- A peasant led a revolt against the Mongols and the Yuan Dynasty. Thousands of people revolted and went against the Mongols and Yuan Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang became the founder and the leader of the Ming Dynasty. - During the reign of Zhu Di, and unpredicted encyclopedia called Yongle Dadian was regarded as the biggest encyclopedia in the world. - Emperor Chengzu began to construct an imperial palace from 1406 and move the capital city from Nanjing to Beijing in 1421. - 1644, Li Zicheng captured Xian and founded a new regmine called Dashun. - They helped build and reinforce the Great Wall of China.
 * Important Events**

Nurhaci rapidly gained control of tribes and began gaining power. He soon declared war on the Ming Dynasty. This caused the rise of the Manchu. The koreans soon after denied their loyalty to the Ming Dynasty. Rebellion and violence followed. The Manchus were let in through the Great Wall of China on April 25 and the final emperor of the great Ming Dynasty hanged himself. The Ming Dynasty ended shortly after.
 * How The Ming Dynasty Ended**

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