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- Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398) was a peasant who became the leader of a rebellion against the Yuan rulers (1279-1368), and then became the first emperor of the Ming Empire.
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Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398) was a peasant who became the leader of a rebellion against the Yuan rulers (1279-1368), and then became the first emperor of the Ming Empire.
In 1356, Zhu and his army conquered Nanjing, [35] which became his base of operations and later the capital of the Ming dynasty during his reign. Zhu's government in Nanjing became famous for good governance, and the city attracted vast numbers of people fleeing from other more lawless regions.
Zhu Yuanzhang’s military successes continued, and by 1368, his forces had overthrown the Yuan Dynasty, making him the de facto ruler of China. In that year, he proclaimed himself Emperor Hongwu, officially establishing the Ming Dynasty, which would endure for nearly three centuries.
In the middle of the 14th century, with famine, plagues and peasant revolts sweeping across China, Zhu Yuanzhang became a leader of an army that conquered China, ending the government of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty, and forcing the Mongols to retreat to present-day Mongolia.
Zhu Yuanzhang (born: 1328, ruled 1368-1398), the man who led the rebellion that toppled the Mongols, created the Ming Dynasty and became its first emperor at the age of 40. He established the Chinese capital in the southern city of Nanking.
Oct 17, 2024 · Hongwu was the Chinese emperor (reigned 1368–98) who founded the Ming dynasty that ruled China for nearly 300 years. During his reign, the Hongwu emperor instituted military, administrative, and educational reforms that centred power in the emperor. The future Hongwu emperor was born in 1328 as Zhu.
In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang led his army to conquer the Yuan capital, Beijing, and he declared himself emperor. He took the name Hongwu and founded the Ming Dynasty. During his reign, he established a strong central government, reformed the legal system, and promoted education and culture.
