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Jun 3, 1368
A New Beginning
At the decline of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang became leader of the rebels and defeated the dynasty. At this, Zhu rose to power by earning supporters and growing strong. -
Period: Jun 3, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty's Sunrise & Sunset
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Aug 11, 1368
The War is Over
Zhu Yuanzhang grew strong enough to defeat and conquer surrounding cities/strongholds which consist of Beijing, Nanjing, and other places and thus, Zhu became emperor and founded the Ming Dynasty -
May 24, 1384
Powerful and Prosperous Period
Zhu did many things for his people. Such as:
1) cutting taxes
2) fair government
3) repaid political debts (supporters) with lavish promotions to high places
4) spies to consolidate his power
5) bought the civil service exam to his land
6) made fair laws -
Jun 23, 1398
Sunset of 1 specific person
Zhu Yuanzhang died -
Apr 12, 1409
Art
The Forbidden City is created. Her, only the emporer, his family, and his servants may live here -
Apr 12, 1449
Zhu's Successors
Zhu's line of rulers consisted of Zhu Li, Zhu Yunwen, Yingzong, Xianzong, Wuzong, Shizong, and Muzong whose work started the questioning of the Ming Dynasty -
Apr 11, 1525
The Beginning of the End
After other emperors, the second most important person in this dynasty is Zhang Juzheng. He did great things like Zhu did such as: making a tax method to reduce the labor of peasants, constructing more than 3,000 defending stations, and this was another prosperous period -
The True End
After the great Shenzong died, the Ming Dynasty started to decline. Emporer Sizong (ruler after Shenzong) took control of a civil disordered area. Armies were also defeated by surrounding provinces and Beijing was captured. In despair, Emporer Sizong hanged himself.
