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| − | The '''Ming Dynasty''' was the dynasty in China founded in A.D. 1368 by [[ | + | The '''Ming Dynasty''' was the dynasty in China founded in A.D. 1368 by [[Zhu Yuanzhang]], 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. |
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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 21:46, June 23, 2008
The Ming Dynasty was the dynasty in China founded in A.D. 1368 by Zhu Yuanzhang, which ruled until it was succeeded in 1644 by the Manchus. The collapse of the Mongols enabled the Ming dynasty to arise in 1368.
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.