Li Zicheng's Rebellion
A peasant rebellion led by Li Zicheng aiming at the overthrow of the Ming Dynasty and leading to the establishment of the Qing Dynasty. Li Zicheng began recruiting troops in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, and later went on and gained power throughout north east China. From 1620, towards the end of emperor Wan Li's reign, the social and economic conditions provided by the Ming were becoming more and more severe. Li Zicheng didn't become emperor, but he paved the way for the rising of the new Qing dynasty, after overthrowing the Ming emperor. The Qing troops, arriving from north east (originally from Manchuria) were allied by Wu Sangui, one of the powerful Ming generals, an alliance which eventually lead to the defeat of Li Zicheng, though the impact of his rebellion were tremendous.
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