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The '''Ming Dynasty''' ruled [[China]] from about 1400 to just after the year 1600.
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The '''Ming Dynasty''' was the dynasty in China founded in A.D. 1368 by [[Chu Yuan-chang]], which ruled until it was succeeded in 1644 by the [[Qing Dynasty|Manchus]]. The collapse of the [[Mongols]] enabled the Ming dynasty to arise in 1368.
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The Ming dynasty established its capital at [[Peking]] ([[Beijing]]) in 1421. The Ming dynasty is known for expansion and exploration, and increasing contacts with [[Europe]]. Arts flourished during this period and beautiful blue and white [[porcelain]] was made and exported.  
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