Shun Dynasty

The Shun Dynasty (simplified Chinese: 顺朝; traditional Chinese: 順朝; pinyin: Shùn cháo) was a short-lived dynasty created in the brief lapse from Ming to Qing rule in Chinese history. 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 the Southern Ming Dynasty. In addition with the Shun ministers constantly fighting for power, the dynasty effectively lasted less than a year.

Generals and Ministers

Niu Jinxing (牛金星) Prime Minister
Gu Jun'en (顧君恩) staff
Li Yan (李岩) staff
Song Xiance (宋獻策) staff
Liu Zongmin (劉宗敏) general
Yuan Zongti
Tian Jianxiu
Hao Yaoqi (郝搖旗) general
Li Guo (李過) general
Gao Jie (高傑) general
Lady Gao (Gao Guiying) (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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