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Qing Occupation of Beijing

Type Event Region Asia Time 1644

In June 1644, Dorgon led Qing forces south through Shanhai Pass and occupied Beijing after the Dashun army withdrew, laying the foundation for the Qi…

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  1. 1644Beijing · North ChinaAfter defeat at Shanhai Pass, Li Zicheng led the Dashun army westward out of Beijing; Dashun control of the capital lasted only about forty days before collapsing, leaving a power vacuum in Beijing.
  2. 1644Tongzhou to Beijing · North ChinaDorgon led the Qing army south from Shanhai Pass; Ming remnant officials and gentry sent envoys to surrender, and the Qing vanguard reached the outskirts of Beijing, where the capital's defenses could no longer resist.
  3. 1644Beijing · North ChinaThe Qing army entered the city in formation; Dorgon ordered an end to looting and pacified the populace, taking over Ming offices and palaces in Beijing, which came under effective Qing control, paving the way for the establishment of the capital.
  4. 1644Forbidden City · BeijingAfter occupying Beijing, the Qing army secured the capital region's defenses and recruited former Ming officials, preparing for the Shunzhi Emperor's eastward move and formal accession; Beijing transitioned from a temporary military occupation to Qing capital construction.

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