Oboi
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Oboi was a prominent Manchu military commander and courtier who served in various military and administrative posts under three successive emperors of the early Qing dynasty. Born to the Guwalgiya cla
Portrait of Oboi
Kangxi Emperor
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The Kangxi Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, personal name Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His r
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…dynasty. Born to the Guwalgiya clan, Oboi was one of four regents nominated by the Shunzhi Emperor to oversee the government during the minority of the Kangxi Emperor. Oboi reversed the benevolent policies of the Shunzhi Emperor, and vigorously pushed for clear reassertion of Manchu power over the Han Chinese…
Portrait of the Kangxi Emperor in court dress, c. 1710s
Portrait of the young Kangxi Emperor in court dress
The Emperor mounted on his horse and guarded by his bodyguards
Armoured Kangxi Emperor