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Southern Ming

1644 – 1662 CE · about 18 years

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

Dates1644 – 1662 CE
RegionChina & Tibet
ContinentAsia
CapitalsNanjing, Fuzhou, Zhaoqing
Religion(s)Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism

Before & after

Preceded by

Ming dynasty

Followed by

Qing dynasty Kingdom of Tungning

Sources

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