1406–1420Reputable sourceWell documented
The Forbidden City
On the timeline · around 1406–1420 · Song, Yuan & Ming
What happened
Between 1406 and 1420 the Ming Yongle Emperor built the Forbidden City in Beijing, a vast walled palace complex of nearly a thousand buildings raised by hundreds of thousands of labourers and artisans. It became the ceremonial and political heart of the empire.
Why it matters
Home to 24 Ming and Qing emperors over almost five centuries, the Forbidden City remains the largest surviving palace complex on earth and an enduring symbol of imperial China.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Ming Dynasty · Reputable source