The Qing Dynasty, also known as the Manchu Dynasty, ruled China from 1644 to 1912.

It
was the last imperial dynasty, succeeding the Ming Dynasty and preceding the
establishment of the Republic of China. Here are some key historical events during the
Qing Dynasty:

Establishment of the Qing Dynasty (1644): The Qing Dynasty was founded by the
Manchu people, who invaded China and captured Beijing, leading to the collapse
of the Ming Dynasty. The first emperor of the Qing Dynasty was Shunzhi.

Kangxi Emperor's Reign (1661-1722): Kangxi, one of the longest-reigning emperors

in Chinese history, stabilized the empire, expanded its territory, and promoted
cultural achievements. His reign is often considered a period of relative
prosperity and peace.

Qianlong Emperor's Reign (1735-1796): Qianlong, another notable emperor,

continued the expansion of the empire and presided over a period of economic
growth. However, towards the end of his reign, corruption and internal issues
began to emerge.

Opium Wars (1839-1842, 1856-1860): The Qing Dynasty faced military defeats in the
Opium Wars against the British, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Nanking in
1842 and the Treaty of Tientsin in 1856. These treaties resulted in territorial
losses and foreign influence in China.

Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864): One of the deadliest conflicts in history, the Taiping
Rebellion was a massive uprising against the Qing Dynasty led by the Taiping
Heavenly Kingdom. The rebellion resulted in the loss of millions of lives and
significant disruption.

Self-Strengthening Movement (1861-1895): Faced with internal strife and foreign

aggression, the Qing court initiated the Self-Strengthening Movement, aimed at
modernizing the military and industrial sectors while preserving traditional
Confucian values.

Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895): The Qing Dynasty suffered a humiliating defeat

against Japan in the First Sino-Japanese War. The Treaty of Shimonoseki in 1895
ceded Taiwan to Japan and recognized Korea's independence.
Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901): The Boxer Rebellion was a violent anti-foreign and anti-
Christian uprising in northern China. The Eight-Nation Alliance intervened,
suppressing the rebellion and imposing further concessions on the Qing Dynasty.

Abdication and End of the Dynasty (1912): Widespread discontent, internal strife,
and external pressures led to the abdication of the last Qing emperor, Puyi, in
1912. This event marked the end of over two millennia of imperial rule in China
and the establishment of the Republic of China.
These events highlight the complexities and challenges faced by the Qing Dynasty
during its nearly three centuries of rule.