Nurhaci
Nurhaci (1559-1626; r. 1616-1626) was the virtual founder of the Qing Dynasty.
In 1616 he founded the Later Jin Dynasty (amaga aisin gurun) or just Jin Dynasty (aisin gurun). Jin was renamed Qing by his son after his death but he is usually referred to as the founder of Qing Dynasty.
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Qing Dynasty | Succeeded by: Tiancong/Chongde Emperor of the Manchus |
