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Jan 1, 1356
Zhu leads his army into Jiqinq
Zhu lead his army into Jiqinq and takes it over. He also changes the city's name to Yingtain. He is starting to take over China. -
Jan 1, 1368
The Ming Dynasty Is Created
The Ming Dynasty is created by Zhu Yuanzhang. This dynasty follows the Yuan dynasty, whuch Zhu Yuanzhang helped to overthrow. -
Jan 1, 1368
Zhu Yuanzang Becomes Emporer
Zhu Yuanzanq starts the dynasty by claiming himself emporer of China. He ends the Yuan dynasty, even though oddly his name has Yuan in it. He was born in 1328 to a poor family. His parents died when he was a child so he was forced to fend for himself by begging and such. He joins the army in 1352 and becomes the revolt leader against the Yuan. Soon he ends up as emporer. -
Period: Jan 1, 1368 to
Time Span of the Ming Dynasty
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Jun 24, 1398
Zhu Yuanzang is no longer emporer
Zhu Yuanzhang dies. Although the month and day is not completely certain, he did die in 1398 at the age of 71. June 24th is the day he is believed to have died. -
Jun 24, 1399
Zhu Yunwen Becomes Emporer
Zhu Yunwen becomes the emporer of China. He is Zhu Yuanzang's grandson. Origionally, Zhu Biao, Zhu Yunwen's father and Zhu Yuanzang's son was going to inherit the the throne, but he died early on and Zhu Yunwen was next in line. He comes to power as a result of Zhu Yuanzhang's death. -
Jan 1, 1400
Romance of Three Kingdoms Written
The Book Romance of The Three Kingdoms is written and published. Exact date unknown. The book talks about the Han dynasty in the 2nd and 3rd centurtys. -
Jan 1, 1400
The great wall is added onto again
The idea of the Great Wall of China is brought up again. The Ming continue adding onto the great wall. Most of what we see today of it was built by the Ming, -
Jan 1, 1406
The Forbidden City Is Started
The Forbidden City becomes under construction. When it is done, it will be the palace to house to emporer of China and his family. -
Jan 1, 1420
The Forbidden City is Finished
The Forbidden City is completed. From the Forbidden City, the emporer's ruled China. However, it is short lived as only 24 of the Ming emporers live there and then the Qing emporers, which are the last dynasty. The Forbidden City is now a museum. -
Journey to The West Is Written
The Book Journey to The West is written and published. The Book tells about a monk's journey to India and the mythical creatures including the monkey king that he meets along the way. -
Military Forces Launched Into Northern Areas
Dozens of rebel military forces launched battles in the northern area of Shaaxi Province. Among them, one of the leaders of the rebel army was named Li Zicheng, and he was deeply trusted and supported by most peasants. -
Dynasty Ends. Overthrown by the Qinq
The Dynasty was often placing kids on the throne who did not know how to control the empire at all. The Manchus were attacking and took control over China, begging the Qinq dynasty.
