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Jan 1, 1368
Ming dynasty rises to power, defeating the Yuan dynasty.
The Yuan dynasty is overthrown by Mongols. A single family takes control, and the Ming dynasty is born. -
Period: Jan 1, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty ruling period.
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Jan 1, 1399
Start of the civil war of Jing Nan.
The Civil war of Jing Nan was a domestic war that arised after Emperor Jianwen assumed the throne. His uncle, Zhu Di, sent an army to overthrow him. Zhi Di succeeded in 1402. -
Jan 1, 1402
End of the civil war of Jing Nan.
Zhi Di usurps Emperor Jianwen and claims Yongle Emperor. -
Jan 1, 1405
Start of Zheng He's seven voyages to the west.
During the Yongle era, Zheng He carried out six overseas voyages. He died on his last treasure voyage, buried at sea. -
Jan 1, 1433
End of Zheng He's seven voyages to the west.
During the Yongle era, Zheng He carried out six overseas voyages. He died on his last treasure voyage, buried at sea. -
Jan 1, 1449
Mongol attack-Coop of Tumu.
The Mongol tribe Wa La attacked the Ming dynasty during this bloody battle. During this battle, the Ming army was surrounded in the fort of Tumu. They successfully captured the emperor using deception and Wang Zhen (the emperor) was killed among the confused soldiers. -
Jan 1, 1459
Ying Zong returns to China after being captured by a Mongol tribe.
The emperor Ying Zong was captured by a currently unnamed Mongol tribe, and at this point returns. -
Jan 1, 1508
Liu Jin asserts his power by imprisoning more that 300 officials.
Liu had been plotting against the emperor, a sign that the dynasty has lost the Mandate. Liu was sentenced to death by a thousand cuts, a form of legalistic torture at the time. No image applicable -
Wang Er begins uprising against the Ming dynasty.
Wang Er had collected an organization called the White Lotus of at least one million peasents and probably more. During this rebellion, approximately sixteen million people died. -
Wang Er succeeds in uprising against the Ming dynasty.
Wang Er succeded in her uprising against the Ming dynasty along with the White Lotus. However, Wang could not become the next empress, as it was reported that she jumped off a ledge to her death from a Ming ambush.
