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What was Hong Taiji's Western name sometimes referred to in literature?

  • Abahai

  • Abha

  • Abhai

  • Abhaia

Answer

Abahai, also known as Hong Taiji, was the second ruler of the Manchu-led Later Jin dynasty and the founding emperor of the Qing dynasty. He was regarded as one of the most outstanding emperors in Chinese history. Abahai possessed remarkable military prowess and successfully expanded the Qing dynasty's territory, consolidating its foundations and establishing the groundwork for its future prosperity and dominance.
The Rise of Hong Taiji: Discovering the Emperor who Shaped the Qing Dynasty

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