In what year did the Qianlong Emperor officially abdicate?
1796
1735
1799
1711
Answer
In 1796, the Qianlong Emperor officially abdicated and passed the throne to his son, Jiaqing. The Qianlong Emperor had been the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history, having ruled for over 60 years. During his reign, the Qing dynasty reached its peak of power and prosperity. However, the Qianlong Emperor's long reign had also led to a decline in the dynasty's fortunes.
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