Qing Dynasty
RegionChina
Period1644-1912
Peak Size14.7 million km2
Founded ByShunzhi Emperor
About Qing Dynasty
The last imperial dynasty of China. Manchu conquerors who adopted Chinese culture while ruling as foreigners. Chinas population tripled to 400 million under their rule. Lost the Opium Wars to Britain, beginning a century of humiliation. The Empress Dowager Cixi effectively ruled for 47 years. Ended with the Republic of China in 1912.
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