Ming Dynasty
RegionChina
Period1368-1644
Peak Size6.5 million km2
Founded ByHongwu Emperor
About Ming Dynasty
Drove out the Mongols and restored Chinese rule. Built the Forbidden City in Beijing, 980 buildings. Zheng Hes treasure fleets explored as far as Africa with ships 120 meters long. The Great Wall was extensively rebuilt and expanded. Porcelain and silk exports made it wealthy. The dynasty collapsed amid famine, plague, and rebellion.
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