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Who were Shunzhi Emperor's co-regents?

  • Dorgon and Jirgalang

  • Hong Taiji and Dorgon

  • Hong Taiji and Nurhaci

  • His two elder brothers

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The Shunzhi Emperor's co-regents were Dorgon, his uncle and prince regent, and Jirgalang, his cousin. They assisted the young emperor in ruling the Qing Dynasty during his minority. Dorgon, a powerful and ambitious figure, played a pivotal role in consolidating Qing rule over China, leading military campaigns and implementing key policies. Jirgalang, though less prominent, also supported the emperor and contributed to the stability of the dynasty.
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