Red Turban Rebellions
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The Red Turban Rebellions were uprisings against the Yuan dynasty between 1351 and 1368, eventually leading to its collapse. Remnants of the Yuan imperial court retreated northwards and is thereafter
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Iron helmet, Yuan dynasty
Iron helmet, Ming dynasty
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Han Lin'er
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Han Lin'er was one of the leaders of the Red Turban Rebellion during the late Yuan dynasty of China. Proclaimed emperor in 1355, he reigned in name only, as real power was initially held by his minist
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Zhu Yuanzhang, who nominally submitted to Han Lin'er, was suspected of being responsible for his death.