Battle of Shanhai Pass 1644
Wu Sangui opens the pass to the Qing; together they defeat Li Zicheng and the Qing take over China.
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Key facts
| Date | 1644 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 40.00° N, 119.75° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Beijing (about 286 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1600) | Ming Chinese Empire |
Rulers in 1644
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Rus' / Russia | Mikhail Romanov | 1613–1645 |
| China | Chongzhen Emperor | 1627–1644 |
| Japan (de facto ruler) | Tokugawa Iemitsu | 1623–1651 |
| India | Shah Jahan | 1628–1658 |
The world around 1644
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1644 | Fall of the Ming; the Qing enters China | Beijing |
Further reading
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.