Early Modern China
Yuan Dynasty
In 1260, the grandson of Tiemuzhen, Kublai Khan, ascended the throne. In 1271, he formally established the Yuan Dynasty with Yuandadu (currently Beijing) as the capital. (The new dynasty was not territorially the former Mongolian Empire as three parts had broken away before the new dynasty was founded.)
Ming Dynasty
The golden age of the Ming Dynasty thrived under Emperor Chengzu's reign, known as the Yongle period (circa 1402). During this period, foreign relations were further strengthened via Zheng He's voyage to Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Ming regime also strengthened its relations with ethnic minority groups, promoting the economic and cultural exchanges among different nationalities. Its jurisdiction extended to the inside and outside of the Hinggan Mountains, Tianshan Mountains and Tibet.
Qing Dynasty
Throughout the reigns of Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong, the Qing reached its peak. This was known as the Kang Qian Sheng Shi (flourishing age from Kang to Qian, 1662-1759). During this period, Emperor Kangxi recaptured Taiwan and put down the rebellion of the Zhun Ga'er tribe. With a vast territory, the Qing gradually gained stability, which enabled a steady development of economy, culture, industry and commerce.
In 1260, the grandson of Tiemuzhen, Kublai Khan, ascended the throne. In 1271, he formally established the Yuan Dynasty with Yuandadu (currently Beijing) as the capital. (The new dynasty was not territorially the former Mongolian Empire as three parts had broken away before the new dynasty was founded.)
Ming Dynasty
The golden age of the Ming Dynasty thrived under Emperor Chengzu's reign, known as the Yongle period (circa 1402). During this period, foreign relations were further strengthened via Zheng He's voyage to Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Ming regime also strengthened its relations with ethnic minority groups, promoting the economic and cultural exchanges among different nationalities. Its jurisdiction extended to the inside and outside of the Hinggan Mountains, Tianshan Mountains and Tibet.
Qing Dynasty
Throughout the reigns of Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong, the Qing reached its peak. This was known as the Kang Qian Sheng Shi (flourishing age from Kang to Qian, 1662-1759). During this period, Emperor Kangxi recaptured Taiwan and put down the rebellion of the Zhun Ga'er tribe. With a vast territory, the Qing gradually gained stability, which enabled a steady development of economy, culture, industry and commerce.
