Manchu dynasty

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The last imperial dynasty of China: The Manchu Dynasty refers to the final ruling family of imperial China, which held power from 1644 until its overthrow in 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from Manchuria (northeast China).
Usage
  • The Manchu Dynasty is also commonly known as the Qing Dynasty.
  • It is studied as a significant period in Chinese history, marking the end of thousands of years of imperial rule.
Examples
  • The Manchu Dynasty expanded China's territories to their greatest historical extent.
  • Many traditional Chinese arts and customs were preserved and developed during the Manchu Dynasty.
  • The fall of the Manchu Dynasty in 1912 led to the establishment of the Republic of China.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Late Manchu Dynasty": Often used to describe the period of the dynasty's decline in the 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by internal rebellion and foreign pressure.
    • The Opium Wars exposed the military weaknesses of the late Manchu Dynasty.
Variants and Related Words
  • Qing Dynasty: The most common synonym and alternate name for the Manchu Dynasty.
  • Manchu: Refers to the ethnic group from which the ruling family originated.
  • Qing: The Chinese name for the dynasty.
Synonyms
  • Qing Dynasty
  • Ch'ing Dynasty (an older romanization)
  • The Great Qing
Related Historical Terms
  • Boxer Rebellion: A major anti-foreign uprising (1899-1901) that occurred during the late Manchu Dynasty.
  • Xinhai Revolution: The 1911 revolution that led to the abdication of the last Manchu emperor and the dynasty's collapse.
Noun
  1. the last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu

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