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In Western literature, what is an alternate name for Hong Taiji?

  • Abahue

  • Abahue

  • Abahie

  • Abahai

Answer

Abahai, also known as Hong Taiji, was the second ruler of the Later Jin dynasty (1626-1636) and later the first emperor of the Qing dynasty (1636-1643) in China. He is credited with consolidating Manchu rule over much of China, developing the Eight Banners military system, and beginning the process of sinicization that would shape the Qing dynasty's identity and policies.
The Rise of Hong Taiji: Discovering the Emperor who Shaped the Qing Dynasty

The Rise of Hong Taiji: Discovering the Emperor who Shaped the Qing Dynasty

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