Shun Dynasty

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大順 Great Shun ← 1644 → Capital Xi'an (1644) Beijing (1644-June 5, 1644) Language(s) Chinese Government Monarchy Emperor  - 1644-1646 Li Zicheng History  - Established in Xi'an 1644  - Captured Beijing 1644  - Fall of Beijing June 5, 1644  - Emperor Li Zicheng was killed 1645

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.

Rebel Li Zicheng proclaimed himself as emperor of China under this dynastic banner, but it only lasted from April to May 1644.

Preceded by Ming Dynasty

Dynasties in Chinese history 1644

Succeeded by Qing Dynasty