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Siege of Beijing
- When
- 1550
- Where
- Ming Capital
- Part of
- Altan Khan's Siege of Peking
Altan Khan breached the Great Wall and besieged Beijing, setting its suburbs on fire.
In 1550, Altan Khan crossed gaps in the Great Wall to besiege the Ming capital. The Mongol forces set the suburbs of Beijing on fire, marking a significant incursion into the heart of the empire.
Sources
- Altan Khan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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