Ming dynasty - Wikipedia
The Ming dynasty, officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming was the last imperial …
Ming dynasty | Dates, Achievements, Culture, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 13, 2025 · Ming dynasty, Chinese dynasty that lasted from 1368 to 1644 and provided an interval of native Chinese rule between eras of Mongol and Manchu dominance, respectively. …
Ming Dynasty ‑ Period, Achievements & Emperors - HISTORY
Jan 10, 2018 · The Ming Dynasty, which ruled China from 1368 to 1644 A.D., is remembered for establishing cultural ties with the West, its literature boom and its porcelain.
Ming Dynasty - World History Encyclopedia
Feb 6, 2019 · The imperial Ming dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644. It replaced the Mongol Yuan dynasty which had been in power since the 13th century. Despite challenges from …
History of the Ming dynasty - Wikipedia
The Ming dynasty (1368–1644) was an imperial dynasty of China. It was the successor to the Yuan dynasty and the predecessor of the short-lived Shun dynasty, which was in turn …
History of China - The Ming dynasty | Britannica
Jan 13, 2025 · The Ming dynasty’s founder, the Hongwu emperor, is one of the strongest and most colorful personalities of Chinese history. His long reign established the governmental …
Ming Dynasty: Key Events, Emperors, Achievements & Fall - China Highlights
The Ming Dynasty era was from 1368 to 1644, lasting for 276 years. It was the fourth longest Chinese dynasty. Founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Dynasty was the last dynasty ruled …
Ming dynasty summary | Britannica
Ming dynasty, (1368–1644) Chinese dynasty that provided an interval of native rule between eras of Mongol and Manchu dominance. The Ming, one of the most stable but autocratic of …
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), an introduction - Smarthistory
After nearly a hundred years of Mongol rule, China returned to native rulership in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The Ming was founded by a commoner, Zhu Yuanzhang (1328–1398), …
Ming dynasty, 1368–1644 - Smithsonian's National Museum of …
Notable Ming achievements include the refurbishment of the Great Wall to its greatest glory, large naval expeditions, vibrant maritime trade, and the rise of a heavily monetized economy.