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Death of Hong Taiji
- When
- 21 September 1643
- Where
- Unspecified
- Part of
- Death of Hong Taiji
Hong Taiji died on 21 September 1643 while the Qing prepared to attack Shanhai Pass.
The founding emperor of the Qing dynasty passed away on 21 September 1643. This event occurred just as the Qing forces were preparing to attack Shanhai Pass, the last Ming fortification guarding access to the north China plains. The specific location of death is not confirmed by the supplied passages.
Sources
- Hong Taiji Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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