The Qing dynasty (1644–1912) was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling over a vast territory that included present-day China, Taiwan, Mongolia, Tibet, and parts of Central Asia. The Qing dynasty was founded by the Manchus, an ethnic minority from Manchuria, who conquered China and established their rule over the country.
The Manchus were a nomadic people who had long lived in Manchuria, a region in northeastern Asia. In the early 17th century, the Manchus began to expand their territory and came into conflict with the Ming dynasty, which was then ruling China. In 1644, the Manchus captured Beijing, the capital of the Ming dynasty, and established the Qing dynasty.
The Qing dynasty was a period of great expansion for China. The Qing emperors conquered many territories and added them to the Chinese empire. The most significant of these conquests were:
* Mongolia: The Manchus conquered Mongolia in the 17th century and brought the region under their control.
* Tibet: The Manchus conquered Tibet in the 18th century and established a protectorate over the region.
* Xinjiang: The Manchus conquered Xinjiang in the 18th century and incorporated it into the Chinese empire.
* Taiwan: The Manchus conquered Taiwan in the 17th century and made it a province of the Chinese empire.
The Qing dynasty also expanded China's territory in Central Asia, including parts of present-day Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The Qing dynasty was a time of great power and prosperity for China, and its conquests helped to shape the modern map of Asia.