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The Shun Dynasty (simplified Chinese: 顺朝; traditional Chinese: 順朝; pinyin: Shùn cháo) was an imperial dynasty created in the brief lapse from Ming to Qing rule in China. The dynasty was founded in Xi'an on 8 February 1644, the first day of the lunar year, by Li Zicheng, the leader of a large peasant rebellion. Li, however, only went by the title of King(王), not Emperor(皇帝). The capture of Beijing by the Shun forces in April 1644 marked the end of the Ming dynasty, but Li Zicheng failed to solidify his mandate: in late May 1644, he was defeated at the Battle of Shanhai Pass by the joint forces of Ming general Wu Sangui and Manchu prince Dorgon. When he fled back to Beijing in early June, Li finally proclaimed himself emperor of China and left the capital in a hurry. The Shun dynasty ended with Li's death in 1645.
After the Shun Dynasty was created, Li Zicheng ordered the soldiers to kill the Ming remnants still existing in Beijing. This resulted in strong rebellions from the forces of Southern Ming. In addition with the Shun ministers constantly fighting for power, the dynasty only lasted a year.
Generals and Ministers
- Liu Zongmin (劉宗敏) general
- Niu Jinxing (牛金星) Prime Minister
- Li Guo (李過) general
- Gu Jun'en (顧君恩) staff
- Gao Jie (高傑) general
- Li Yan (李岩) staff
- Song Xiance (宋獻策) staff
- Hao Yaoqi (郝搖旗) general
- Lady Gao (李妻高氏) Li Zicheng's wife; general
| Preceded by Ming Dynasty |
Dynasties in Chinese history 1644 |
Succeeded by Qing Dynasty |
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