1644 (CofD)

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Chronicles of Darkness: 1644

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Events

  • Li Zichen's army captures Beijing, and the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty kills his entire family before committing suicide. Li declares himself the Yongchang Emperor of the Shun dynasty. The armies of the Qing dynasty attacks, aided by Ming forces disgusted by the brutality of the Shun armies. The Qing are victorious, and the child Shunzhi Emperor takes the throne, with his uncles acting as co-regents. However, remaining members of the Ming set up a rump state in the southeast, the Southern Ming.[1]

References

  1. CofD: Dark Eras 2, p. 223, 225
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