What important changes did Hong Taiji make in 1635 and 1636?
He changed the name of his empire and the ethnicity of his people
He changed the currency and the empire's capital
He changed the official language and the mode of administration
He changed the mode of warfare and diplomatic relationships
Answer
Hong Taiji's significant transformations in 1635 and 1636 involved altering the empire's name from "Later Jin" to "Qing" and implementing a strategic shift in ethnic identity. By officially declaring the Manchus as the ruling ethnicity and adopting the "Qing" moniker, Hong Taiji aimed to consolidate power, unify diverse ethnic groups under a common identity, and legitimize his dynasty's rule over China.
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