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Where did Zhu Yuanzhang proclaim himself emperor in AD 1368?
Where did Zhu Yuanzhang proclaim himself emperor in AD 1368?
What dynasty did Zhu Yuanzhang found after proclaiming himself emperor?
What dynasty did Zhu Yuanzhang found after proclaiming himself emperor?
What was the outcome of the conflict between the Ming Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty?
What was the outcome of the conflict between the Ming Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty?
Where did Emperor Shun of Yuan flee to after the collapse of the Yuan Dynasty?
Where did Emperor Shun of Yuan flee to after the collapse of the Yuan Dynasty?
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What was the result of the rise of the Ming Dynasty in terms of ethnicity?
What was the result of the rise of the Ming Dynasty in terms of ethnicity?
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Study Notes
Zhu Yuanzhang's Rise to Power
- Zhu Yuanzhang was a rebel leader during the Ming dynasty
- He initially accumulated strength and built his power base
- He defeated his major rivals to gain dominance
- He eventually took control of Southeast China
Founding of the Ming Dynasty
- In AD 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang proclaimed himself emperor in Yingtian (now Nanjing).
- Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty and became Emperor Taizu of Ming.
- He sent troops to the north to capture Dadu, the capital of the Yuan Dynasty.
Fall of the Yuan Dynasty
- Emperor Shun of Yuan fled to Mobei Mongolia after Dadu was captured.
- The Yuan Dynasty collapsed as a result of the capture of Dadu.
- The Han people regained control of the regime after the collapse of the Yuan Dynasty.
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Test your knowledge about Zhu Yuanzhang, a rebel leader who rose to power in 14th century China, defeating his rivals and taking control of Southeast China.
