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Dorgon

Type Figure Region China Time 1612–1650 Also known as Prince Rui、Emperor Chengzong of Qing

Dorgon (1612–1650), fourteenth son of Qing founder Nurhaci, an important early-Qing military commander and statesman.…

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  1. 1631–1636Shengjing · LiaoningDuring the Tiancong era Dorgon campaigned with Hong Taiji as beile, taking part in the expedition against the Chahar Mongols from 1631 to 1632, and was promoted to Hošo beile qinwang in 1636. His standing in the Later Jin military system rose rapidly in this period.
  2. 1638–1639Jinan · ShandongIn the third year of Chongde (1638) Dorgon led Qing forces through the pass for the fifth time, sacking Jinan and capturing the Prince of De, Zhu Youshu. This deep penetration into Shandong shocked the Ming court and honed Dorgon's ability to command large armies on long-range operations.
  3. 1640–1642Jinzhou · LiaoningFrom the fifth year of Chongde (1640) Dorgon took part in the Battle of Songjin, coordinating with princes Ajige and Dodo to besiege Ming forces. Jinzhou fell in 1642 and Dorgon captured Hong Chengchou, accumulating key military and human resources for the Qing entry through the pass.

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