Hongwu23 January 1368
Zhu Yuanzhang proclaims the Ming dynasty and takes the Hongwu reign title
China · House / House of Ming. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Zhu Yuanzhang proclaims the Ming dynasty and takes the Hongwu reign title
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