Battle of Ningyuan and Death of Nurhaci
- When
- 1626
- Where
- Ningyuan; Aijipu (present-day Da'aijinpu Village, Shenyang); Later Jin court
- Episodes
- 3
In 1626, Ming general Yuan Chonghuan defeated Later Jin leader Nurhaci at the Battle of Ningyuan. This marked Nurhaci's first serious military defeat. He died of his wounds on 30 September 1626, and his son Hong Taiji succeeded him as Khan.
Episodes
- Battle of Ningyuan
Ming forces under Yuan Chonghuan defeated the Later Jin army led by Nurhaci at Ningyuan.
- Succession of Hong Taiji
Hong Taiji succeeded Nurhaci as the second ruler of the Later Jin dynasty.
- Death of Nurhaci
Nurhaci died of his wounds on 30 September 1626 in Aijipu.
Background and detail
The Engagement. Nurhaci advanced toward Ningyuan on the advice of defector Li Yongfang. The Ming forces, commanded by Yuan Chonghuan, successfully repelled the Later Jin attack. This engagement represented the first significant military setback for Nurhaci during his campaigns against the Ming dynasty.
Death and Succession. Nurhaci died of his wounds on 30 September 1626 in Aijipu. He had not designated a specific heir, encouraging collegial rule among his sons. Hong Taiji, his eighth son, succeeded him as the second ruler of the Later Jin dynasty.
People involved
- Nurhaci · Leader of the Later Jin dynasty
- Yuan Chonghuan · Ming general
- Hong Taiji · Successor to Nurhaci
Sources
- Nurhaci Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Hong Taiji Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Battle of Ningyuan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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