What was one of Hong Taiji's greatest contributions to Chinese history?
Founding of the Qing Dynasty
Invention of gunpowder
Discovery of the Silk Road
Construction of the Great Wall
Answer
Hong Taiji, a prominent Manchu leader and emperor of the Qing Dynasty, made indelible contributions to Chinese history by establishing the very dynasty that would go on to rule China for over two centuries. With military prowess and strategic alliances, he unified the Jurchen tribes and conquered vast territories, eventually proclaiming himself the emperor of the Qing Dynasty in 1636.
The Rise of Hong Taiji: Discovering the Emperor who Shaped the Qing Dynasty
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