Manchu dynasty

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1. A dynasty, Manchurian in origin, that came to power in China in the seventeenth century and that greatly expanded China's control in Asia. The dynasty was overthrown in 1911. (See Kuomintang.)

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Manchu dynasty

Key artefacts include a letter from Mongolia's first prime minister declaring independence from China's Manchu dynasty, currently held at the British Library in London, the Mongolian government said in a statement.

From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2023

Otherwise, there would never have been either a Mongol or a Manchu dynasty, both founded by invading groups from outside the wall.

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2019

Both men were born in China to U.S. missionaries shortly before the 1911 revolution toppled the Manchu dynasty.

From Time Magazine Archive

On the tenth day of the tenth month, 30 years ago, insurrection against the Manchu dynasty broke out in Central China.

From Time Magazine Archive

As two hundred and sixty years ago the Chinese Mings were dispossessed by the present ruling Manchu dynasty, no attempt is now made to preserve these interesting monuments.

From Life and sport in China Second Edition by Ready, Oliver George