Manchu conquest of China
| Qing conquest of the Ming | ||||||||
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 Decisive Battle of Shanhai Pass in 1644. |
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| Belligerents | ||||||||
| Qing dynasty |
Ming dynasty Supported by: Turfan Khanate |
Zhang Xianzhong's rebel army |
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| Commanders and leaders | ||||||||
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Nurhaci (WIA) Hong Taiji Dodo Dorgon Shunzhi Emperor Jirgalang Li Yongfang (defected in 1618) Geng Zhongming (defected in 1633) Kong Youde (defected in 1633) Shang Kexi (defected) Zu Dashou (defected in 1642) Wu Sangui (defected in 1644) Shi Lang (defected) Zheng Zhilong (defected) Meng Qiaofang (defected) |
Chongzhen Emperor Sa'id Baba Turumtay † Sultan Khan |
Zhang Xianzhong |
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| Strength | ||||||||
| varies : Manchu, Mongol, Han Bannermen Han Green Standard Army defectors (after 1644) by 1648, Han Chinese Bannermen made up 75% of the Eight Banners while Manchus at only 16%. |
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Shun dynasty army varies between 60,000 and 100,000 men Zhang Xianzhong's army - 100,000 men |
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| Casualties and losses | ||||||||
| varies | varies | unknown | ||||||
Ming dynasty Supported by:
Northern Yuan dynasty (1618–1635)
Yarkent Khanate (1646–1650)
Kumul Khanate
Chongzhen Emperor
Yuan Chonghuan
Zhu Shichuan, Prince of Yanchang †
Milayin (米喇印) †
Ding Guodong (丁國棟) †
Shi Kefa
Koxinga
Li Dingguo
Ou Guangchen
Zhu Youlang, Prince of Gui
Zhu Yuyue, Prince of Tang
Zhu Yujian, Prince of Tang
Zhu Yousong, Prince of Fu
Zhu Yihai, Prince of Lu
Zhu Shugui, Prince of Ningjing Supported by:
Ligdan Khan
Shun dynasty army varies between 60,000 and 100,000 men
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