China & TibetAsia
Later Jin (Manchu)
The Later Jin was a Jurchen-led dynasty and khanate founded in Manchuria by Nurhaci in 1616 after he reunited the Jurchen tribes. Its name recalled the earlier Jin dynasty of the 12th–13th centuries. In 1636 his son Hong Taiji renamed it the Qing.
Key facts
| Dates | 1616 – 1636 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Founder | Nurhaci |
| Religion(s) | Shamanism, Tibetan Buddhism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.