Great Qing
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Great Qing | |
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大清 | |
1636-1936 | |
Established | 1636 |
Capital | Peking |
Largest City | Peking |
Population | 333 million (1800) |
Government Type | Absolute monarchy |
Languages | Mandarin (official) |
Currency | Chinese tael |
The Great Qing (Chinese: 大清, Manchu: ᡩᠠᡳ᠌ᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ) was a Chinese dynasty that lasted for 300 years, from 1636 to 1936. It was the largest Chinese empire in history in population and land area. It was formally disestablished when it was united with the Wah-hah Republic to form the Republic of China.