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Hong Taiji Succeeds as Great Khan of Later Jin (1626)

Type Event Region Asia Time 1626

After Nurhaci's death in 1626, his eighth son Hong Taiji was enthroned by the beiles as the second Great Khan of Later Jin.

Timeline

  1. 1626Shenyang (Shengjing) · Liaoning ProvinceAfter Nurhaci died in September 1262, the beiles of Later Jin deliberated over the succession, with Dorgon, Ajige, Dorgon and others competing, ultimately reaching a consensus to support Hong Taiji.
  2. 1626Shenyang (Shengjing) · Liaoning ProvinceIn October 1626, Hong Taiji ascended the throne in Shengjing, adopting the era name Tiancong, becoming the second Great Khan of Later Jin, and began adjusting domestic policy and strategy against Ming, gradually weakening the beiles' divided power.

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