When did Hong Taiji change the name of the Jurchen ethnicity?
1632
1633
1634
1635
Answer
Hong Taiji, the second emperor of the Qing dynasty, proclaimed the change of the Jurchen's name to "Manchu" in 1635. This shift symbolized a new chapter for the Jurchen people, reflecting both a desire for a unified identity and a strategic move to consolidate power and establish a strong dynasty that transcended ethnic boundaries.
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