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

Born in 1898 into a well-to-do Mandarin family, he quickly got involved in the revolutionary movements that swept China as the tottering Manchu dynasty came to an end.

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

If to these were added the abolition of a degrading Page 279 badge, the Manchu dynasty might hope to be perpetual, because the Manchus would cease to exist as a people.

From The Awakening of China by Martin, W. A. P. (William Alexander Parsons)