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Jan 1, 1368
Yuan Dynasty Overthrown
Overthrown by Zhu Yuanzhang who adopted the reign title of "Hongwu". He begain by overthrowing the Yuan capital. -
Jan 1, 1373
Emperor Hongwu bans the Imperial examinations
He replaced Imperial examinations with a recommendation system. He also ordered the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees to be rebuilt. -
Jan 1, 1381
Annexed land from the Kingdom of Dali
This land had been destroyed by the Mongols in in 1250. Around 200,000 military colonists settled in about 350,000 acres of land. This caused a major ethinic change in the region. -
Jan 1, 1397
The Ming Code of Law is Instated
This code of law laid much importance in family. It was an update of the code of the Tang Dynasty in terms of slaves, because they were then had some form of protection. -
Jan 1, 1473
Zhenjue Temple is completed
The structure is fifty six feet tall, and is constructed out of brick, and white marble. It contains five pagodas that are linked to the Five Dhyani Buddha’s. It is also decorated by a pair of foot prints that symbolizes the spread of Buddhism around the world. -
Jan 1, 1567
Haijin laws are revoked
This allowed private foreign maritime trade, even though the state had conducted all foreign trade with the ban in effect. -
Battle of Sacheon
Admiral Yi led his fleet to Sacheon after he feared Japanese soldiers were preparing to attack. Admiral Yi attacked at sea during the night, and used Turtle Ships for the first time, which shocked the Japanese, and gave them no time to escape. -
Gunpowder is used by a military
First resemblance of a two stage rocket is used, and modern day weapons originated from them. The primitive weapons were propelled by an explosion triggered by gunpowder, and showed exceptional power. -
Battle of Sarhū
The battle began with a set of conflict between Manchus and Ming Dynasty in the winter of 1619. The Manchu cavalry easily defeated the enemy which was using matchlocks and cannons. -
Battle of Ningyuan
A fought between the Ming Dynasty and the Manchurian Later Jin. This battle showed a short resurgence in the Imperial Mind army after they had been defeated many other times.
