Transition from Ming to Qing
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The transition from Ming to Qing, also known as the Manchu conquest of China or Ming–Qing transition, was a decades-long period of conflict between the Qing dynasty, established by the Manchu Aisin Gi
Battle of Ningyuan, where Nurhaci was injured in defeat
Jesuit missionary illustration of the Ming and Qing Emperor in ordinary uniform
Ming firearms
Wu Sangui was a general of the Ming dynasty, who later defected to the Qing dynasty. However, his hopes to restore the former were dashed after he rebelled against the Kangxi Emperor.
Battle of Shanhai Pass
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The Battle of Shanhai Pass, fought on May 27, 1644 at Shanhai Pass at the eastern end of the Great Wall, was a decisive battle leading to the beginning of the Qing dynasty rule in China proper. There,
Qing dynasty lion-head shoulder guard and scale armour
Qing scale armour with lion-head shoulder guards