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Shun dynasty

1644 – 1646 CE · about 2 years

The Shun dynasty was proclaimed at Xi'an in February 1644 by Li Zicheng, leader of a huge peasant rebellion. His capture of Beijing in April 1644 ended the Ming dynasty. Qing and Ming forces soon drove him out, and the regime collapsed by 1646.

Key facts

Dates1644 – 1646 CE
RegionChina & Tibet
ContinentAsia
CapitalsXi'an, Beijing
FounderLi Zicheng
Religion(s)Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism

Before & after

Preceded by

Ming dynasty

Followed by

Qing dynasty

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.