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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''' ([[Chinese]]: 螟朝; [[Hanyu pinyin]]: Míng Cháo) 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.