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

After the overthrow of the Manchu dynasty by Sun Yat-sen in 1911, frail, U.S.-educated Dr. Yen served as a diplomat to Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the U.S., the U.S.S.R.

From Time Magazine Archive

As long ago as 1918, Dr. Hsin Yen, who had been Education Minister in the last days of the Manchu dynasty, noted that "Seattle is becoming a household word for fairness and friendliness."

From Time Magazine Archive

The present Manchu dynasty seized the Dragon throne in 1644.

From Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. by Fagg, John Gerardus