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Battle of Ningyuan and the Death of Nurhaci (1626)

Type Event Region Asia Time 1626

In the first lunar month of 1626, Nurhaci besieged the Ming city of Ningyuan but was repelled by Yuan Chonghuan's stubborn defense, suffering a rare …

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  1. 1626City of Ningyuan · Liaoning ProvinceIn the first lunar month of 1626, Nurhaci personally led the Later Jin army in besieging Ningyuan. Yuan Chonghuan directed a firm defense, and the Ming forces bombarded the Jin camps with red-barbarian cannons; the Jin assault was repelled and Nurhaci was wounded in the fighting.
  2. 1626Shenyang (Shengjing) · Liaoning ProvinceAfter being wounded at Ningyuan, Nurhaci returned to Shengjing in September 1626 and soon died of his injuries; the Later Jin regime entered a period of power transition and strategic adjustment.

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