Mandate of heaven

The Chinese world order outlined exactly how an emperor obtained the right to rule. He had to possess the Mandate of Heaven.

Zhou Dynasty: Mandate of Heaven infographic

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After overthrowing the Mongol Yuan dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), proclaimed that he had obtained the Mandate of Heaven...

Western Zhou map The Zhou, together with the preceding Xia (Hsia) dynasty and Shang dynasty, are called the Three Dynasties in Chinese ...

The Manchus contend that the Ming had lost the Mandate of Heaven, and declare a new dynasty, the QING (“pure” or “clear”).

A majestic gate located in the heavens, surrounded by a sea of fluffy, white clouds. The gate is ornately designed with intricate patterns and is glowing with a divine light that seems to radiate peace and sanctity. The background is a brilliant blue sky that fades into the soft light emanating from the gate, giving the impression of a threshold to a sacred and heavenly realm. This image is intended to captivate the imagination of Bible readers, evoking a sense of wonder and the divine.

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