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What was Hong Taiji responsible for in 1635?

  • Changing the name of the Jurchen ethnicity to "Manchu"

  • Changing the name of his dynasty from "Great Jin" to "Great Qing"

  • Beginning the conquest of the Ming dynasty

  • Consolidating the empire founded by his father

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Hong Taiji, the second emperor of the Qing dynasty, played a pivotal role in shifting the identity of his people. In 1635, he officially changed the name of the Jurchen ethnicity to "Manchu," marking a significant moment in Qing history. This act symbolized their transition from a tribal identity to a unified Manchu nation, setting the stage for their future conquests and the establishment of the Qing dynasty.
The Rise of Hong Taiji: Discovering the Emperor who Shaped the Qing Dynasty

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