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Accession of the Shunzhi Emperor

Type Event Region Asia Time 1644

In October 1644 Qing Shizu Fulin (Shunzhi Emperor) arrived in Beijing from Shengjing and held his enthronement in the Forbidden City, legitimizing Qi…

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  1. 1644Shengjing to Beijing · North ChinaDorgon petitioned to bring the six-year-old emperor Fulin to the capital; the Shunzhi Emperor departed Shengjing under Eight Banners escort, welcomed along the way by Ming remnant officials and local officers.
  2. 1644Beijing · North ChinaThe Shunzhi Emperor arrived in Beijing, entered the city accompanied by Dorgon and the princes and ministers, took up residence in the Forbidden City, and made final preparations for the enthronement ceremony the next day.
  3. 1644Hall of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City · BeijingThe Shunzhi Emperor held his enthronement ceremony in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, promulgated an edict changing the era name to Shunzhi, received congratulations from the ministers, and formally ascended the throne in Beijing, proclaiming his authority over the Central Plains.

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