China & TibetAsia
Southern Ming
The Southern Ming was a series of Ming rump states that continued after Li Zicheng took Beijing and the Chongzhen Emperor died in 1644. Ming loyalist courts resisted the Qing in southern China. The last claimant was captured and executed in 1662.
Key facts
| Dates | 1644 – 1662 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Nanjing, Fuzhou, Zhaoqing |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.