How old was Shunzhi Emperor when he was chosen to succeed his father?
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The Shunzhi Emperor, born Fu Lin, ascended to the throne at the tender age of 5, following the demise of his father, the Chongzhen Emperor, the final ruler of the Ming dynasty. The Qing forces led by Dorgon, Fu Lin's uncle, played a pivotal role in securing his claim to the throne and establishing the Qing dynasty's dominion over China.
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