Qing Dynasty

Last imperial dynasty of China; ruled 268 years before the Republic

1644 🇨🇳 China Empires & Dynasties

👑 Key Facts

Founded by Manchu Aisin Gioro clan (1644); overthrown by Republic of China in 1912

Ruled 400 million people — 1/3 of humanity at its peak in the 18th century

Opium Wars (1839–1860) with Britain — "Century of Humiliation" began here; ended with the Republic

At its peak the largest empire in Chinese history — 14.7 million km²

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Region

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1644

Summary

Last imperial dynasty of China; ruled 268 years before the Republic