Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1356 in China

Explore 4 historical events and records for China in 1356.

Historical records for China in 1356

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Capture of Hangchow

Chang, Shih Cheng · Hangchow · Warfare / Military

Captures Hangchow

Capture of Nanking

Chu Yuan-Chang · Nanking · Warfare / Military

Leads the Kuo Tzu-Hsing rebels who capture Nanking

Capture of Soochow

Chang, Shih Cheng · Soochow · Warfare / Military

Captures Soochow

Kingdom of Wu

Chang, Shih Cheng · Yangtze · Warfare / Military

Establishes the Kingdom of Wu on the lower Yangtze governing 10 million people

How these records were prepared

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