Ming Dynasty falls as rebels break through Great Wall and capture Beijing

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War

Place

China

Date

1644

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Chongzhen was the last Ming emperor of China. The empire was corrupt and bankrupt. As China slid into anarchy, he committed suicide. [Furtado: 1001 Days]

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