Ming Dynasty

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Ming dynasty
Chinese 明朝

The Ming dynasty was a dynasty which ruled China from 1368 until 1644. It was preceded by the Yuan dynasty and followed by the Qing dynasty. It was founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, who led a peasant revolt that overturned the Yuan.

The Ming established its capital at Beijing in 1421. The Ming 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.

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History of China
Xia c. 2070–c. 1600 BC
Shang c. 1600 – 1046 BC
Zhou 1045–256 BC
Qin 221–206 BC
Han 206 BC – 220 AD
Three Kingdoms 220–280
Jin 265–420
Northern and Southern
Dynasties
420–589
Sui 581–618
Tang 618–907
Five Dynasties and
Ten Kingdoms
907–960
Song 960–1279
Yuan 1271–1368
Ming 1368–1644
Qing 1644–1911
Republic 1912–1949
People's Republic 1949–present

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