Oboi (Ma: ; Chinese: 鰲拜(鼇拜); pinyin: Áobài) (?^[1]-1669) was a highly decorated Manchurian military commander and courtier who served in various martial and administrative posts under three successive Emperors of early Qing Dynasty ending his career as one of four ministers nominated by Shunzhi Emperor to oversee the government during the regency of Emperor Kangxi's minority. The Manchu language is a Tungusic language spoken by Manchus in Manchuria; it is the language of the Manchu, though now most Manchus speak Mandarin Chinese and there are fewer than 70 native speakers of Manchu out of a total of nearly 10 million ethnic Manchus. ... Image File history File links Oboi. ... Pinyin, more formally called Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... The Manchu people (Manchu: Manju; Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Mongolian: Манж) are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (todays Northeastern China). ... For the volcano in Indonesia, see Emperor of China (volcano). ... Flag (1890-1912) Anthem Gong Jinou (1911) Territory of Qing China in 1892 Capital Shengjing (1636-1644) Beijing (1644-1912) Language(s) Chinese Manchu Mongolian Government Monarchy Emperor  - 1636-1643 Huang Taiji  - 1908-1912 Xuantong Emperor Prime Minister  - 1911 Yikuang  - 1911-1912 Yuan Shikai History  - Establishment of the Late... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... For other uses, see Kangxi (disambiguation) The Kangxi Emperor (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Kang-hsi; May 4, 1654 – December 20, 1722) was an Emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty,[1] and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722. ...

Early Life & Military Career

Oboi was born to a distinguished military family of the extensive Manchurian Guwalgiya clan (Zh:瓜尔佳氏). Under the Manchu Banner organization created by Nurhachi, Oboi's branch of the family was registered under the Bordered Yellow division which came under the command of Nurhachi's son and future Qing Dynasty Emperor Hung Taiji. Oboi's father Weiqi (Zh: 瓜尔佳·卫齐) (? - 1634) was a senior military officer who at one time was garrison commander of the Manchurian capital city Mukden while his paternal uncle Feiyingdong (Zh: 瓜尔佳·费英东) was one of Nurhachi's most trusted generals. The childhood and early years of Oboi were relatively obscured. Being the third son of his father, he was not destined to inherit the family's hereditary seat in the Banner hierarchy. Oboi was first mentioned in official Qing history in the "Chronicles of Hung Taiji" (Zh: 《清太宗实录》) in 1632, documenting his triumphant return from a minor raid into Ming territories and was allowed to keep his spoils as reward. The Manchu people (Manchu: Manju; Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Mongolian: Манж) are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (todays Northeastern China). ... Guwalgiya was one of powerful Manchu Clan. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... The Manchu people (Manchu: Manju; Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Mongolian: Манж) are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (todays Northeastern China). ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... Nurhaci or Nurgaci (Chinese: 努爾哈赤) (1559-September 30, 1626; r. ... Nurhaci or Nurgaci (Chinese: 努爾哈赤) (1559-September 30, 1626; r. ... Flag (1890-1912) Anthem Gong Jinou (1911) Territory of Qing China in 1892 Capital Shengjing (1636-1644) Beijing (1644-1912) Language(s) Chinese Manchu Mongolian Government Monarchy Emperor  - 1636-1643 Huang Taiji  - 1908-1912 Xuantong Emperor Prime Minister  - 1911 Yikuang  - 1911-1912 Yuan Shikai History  - Establishment of the Late... For the volcano in Indonesia, see Emperor of China (volcano). ... Hong Taiji (Chinese: 皇太極; also known as 洪太極 or 黃台吉; sometimes referred to as Abahai), (1592-1643), was Manchu emperor first of the Later Jin dynasty and then, after he changed its name, of the Qing dynasty, reigning from 1626 to 1643. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... The Manchu people (Manchu: Manju; Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Mongolian: Манж) are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (todays Northeastern China). ... This article is about a city. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Nurhaci or Nurgaci (Chinese: 努爾哈赤) (1559-September 30, 1626; r. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... Hong Taiji (Chinese: 皇太極; also known as 洪太極 or 黃台吉; sometimes referred to as Abahai), (1592-1643), was Manchu emperor first of the Later Jin dynasty and then, after he changed its name, of the Qing dynasty, reigning from 1626 to 1643. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... See also: 1632 (novel) Events February 22 - Galileos Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems is published July 23 - 300 colonists for New France depart Dieppe November 8 - Wladyslaw IV Waza elected king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth after Zygmunt III Waza death November 16 - Battle of Lützen... For other uses, see Ming. ...

Oboi officially started his military career in 1634 during the reign of Hung Taiji as a junior officer in the Banner's cavalry guard unit^[2] in which capacity he distinguished himself many times in battle against Ming forces and was renown for his personal bravery. In 1637 during Manchus' second Korean campaign, Oboi volunteered and succeeded in capturing a small but strategically important "Pi" island^[3] (Zh: 皮岛) south of the Yalu River after a difficult amphibious landing followed by desperate hand-to-hand battle ending in the complete annihilation of the Ming garrison. For this achievement he was promoted to the rank of a hereditary colonel third-class and bestowed the rare honorific title of "Baturu" (Zh: 巴图鲁)^[4] meaning "(brave) warrior". In 1641 Oboi again distinguished himself in battle scoring five victories in as many encounters against Ming forces in the campaign for Songshan (Zh: 松山)). He was promoted to full Colonel rank and given command of the Bayarai guards of the Bordered Yellow Banner. Oboi's raise in the Banner hierarchy continued apace with the Manchus' war with Ming Dynasty, in 1645 he was promoted to the rank of General. It was recorded in official Qing history that in 1646 during the campaign to pacify Sichuan, Oboi was personally responsible for slaying the rebel chief Zhang Xianzhong in battle^[5]. Events Moses Amyrauts Traite de la predestination is published Curaçao captured by the Dutch Treaty of Polianovska First meeting of the Académie française The witchcraft affair at Loudun Jean Nicolet lands at Green Bay, Wisconsin Opening of Covent Garden Market in London English establish a settlement... Hong Taiji (Chinese: 皇太極; also known as 洪太極 or 黃台吉; sometimes referred to as Abahai), (1592-1643), was Manchu emperor first of the Later Jin dynasty and then, after he changed its name, of the Qing dynasty, reigning from 1626 to 1643. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... For other uses, see Ming. ... Events February 3 - Tulipmania collapses in Netherlands by government order February 15 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor December 17 - Shimabara Rebellion erupts in Japan Pierre de Fermat makes a marginal claim to have proof of what would become known as Fermats last theorem. ... The Manchu people (Manchu: Manju; Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Mongolian: Манж) are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (todays Northeastern China). ... The second Manchu invasion of Korea occurred in 1637, when the Manchu Qing Empire brought Koreas Joseon dynasty into submission. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... The Amnok River, or the Yalu River, is a river on the border between China and North Korea. ... For other uses, see Ming. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Events The Long Parliament passes a series of legislation designed to contain Charles Is absolutist tendencies. ... For other uses, see Ming. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... The Manchu people (Manchu: Manju; Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Mongolian: Манж) are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (todays Northeastern China). ... For other uses, see Ming. ... // Events January 10 - Archbishop Laud executed on Tower Hill, London. ... 1646 (MDCXLVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ...   (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: SzÅ­4-chuan1; Postal map spelling: Szechwan and Szechuan) is a province in the central-western China with its capital at Chengdu. ... Zhang Xianzhong or Chang Hsien-chung (張獻忠) (1606 – 2nd January 1647), nicknamed Yellow Tiger, was a Chinese rebel leader, who conquered Sichuan Province in the middle of the 17th century. ...

Persecution and Rehabilitation

As a member of the Bordered Yellow Banner, Oboi's loyalty to his Banner master was crucial to his rapid advancement during the years when Hung Taiji commanded the Banner. However after Hung Taiji's death, Oboi's loyalty to his new Banner master Hooge became a political liability. When Dorgon who commanded the White and Bordered White Banners became regent to the young Emperor Shunzhi, he sort to weaken the influence of the other Banners at court by purging the ranks of their senior commanders. Just as Hooge was arrested and eventually died in prison, in 1648 Oboi was stripped of his rank and titles under a charge of claiming false victories in battle. Later he was found guilty of a more serious crime of conspiracy to elect Hooge as Emperor during the succession dispute after Hung Taiji's death. This later charge carried with it the death penalty, however the sentence was commuted while he continued to command troops against Ming loyalists. The charges against Oboi were most likely politically motivated and were rehabilitated in 1651 after Dorgon's death. Oboi for his unswerving loyalty to his Banner and services to the Qing government was appointed a cabinet minister by Emperor Shunzhi, who also bestowed on him the title of Marquis of the first rank. The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... Hong Taiji (Chinese: 皇太極; also known as 洪太極 or 黃台吉; sometimes referred to as Abahai), (1592-1643), was Manchu emperor first of the Later Jin dynasty and then, after he changed its name, of the Qing dynasty, reigning from 1626 to 1643. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... Hong Taiji (Chinese: 皇太極; also known as 洪太極 or 黃台吉; sometimes referred to as Abahai), (1592-1643), was Manchu emperor first of the Later Jin dynasty and then, after he changed its name, of the Qing dynasty, reigning from 1626 to 1643. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... Hooge (Manchu: ; Chinese: 豪格; 1609-1648) was the eldest son of Emperor Hong Taiji of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... Hooge (Manchu: ; Chinese: 豪格; 1609-1648) was the eldest son of Emperor Hong Taiji of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. ... 1648 (MDCXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Saturday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Hooge (Manchu: ; Chinese: 豪格; 1609-1648) was the eldest son of Emperor Hong Taiji of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. ... For the volcano in Indonesia, see Emperor of China (volcano). ... Hong Taiji (Chinese: 皇太極; also known as 洪太極 or 黃台吉; sometimes referred to as Abahai), (1592-1643), was Manchu emperor first of the Later Jin dynasty and then, after he changed its name, of the Qing dynasty, reigning from 1626 to 1643. ... For other uses, see Ming. ... // Events January 1 - Charles II crowned King of Scotland in Scone. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... “Marquis” redirects here. ...

The extend of Emperor Shunzhi's trust in Oboi's loyalty can be gauged by the honours the Emperor showered on him. In 1652 after Emperor Shunzhi successfully purged the court of the more powerful elements in Dorgon's faction, Oboi was elevated to a hereditary Duke of the second rank and more importantly appointed the commander of the imperial bodyguard (Zh: 领侍卫内大臣), a job which doubled as the de facto police chief in the capital. In this capacity Oboi acted as Emperor Shunzhi's much feared enforcer against Dorgon's old cohorts and helped to consolidate power to the throne and the Emperor's own "Upper Three Banners". During the period of Emperor Shunzhi's personal rule Oboi was responsible for the arrest and execution of a number of noblemen found guilty of one crime or another. Although there is no doubt that these executions were carried out with the approval of Emperor Shunzhi, it is not surprising that after the Emperor's death Oboi, given his ruthless character and position in court, when left uncontrolled by a higher authority should eventually come to dominate court politics creating unto himself a "state within a state". The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... For the volcano in Indonesia, see Emperor of China (volcano). ... // Events April 6 - Dutch sailor Jan van Riebeeck establishes a resupply camp for the Dutch East India Company at the Cape of Good Hope, and founded Cape Town. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... Some titles of nobility outside Europe may be considered as equivalents of Duke. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... For the volcano in Indonesia, see Emperor of China (volcano). ...

Regency

Emperor Shunzhi died from Smallpox in February 5, 1661 at the age of twenty-four. On his deathbed he appointed four Manchu "Executive Ministers" (Zh: 辅政大臣, Pinyin: Fǔzhéndáchēn) commonly referred to as regents^[6] to "assist" his six year old son Xuan-Ye to govern the country until the young Emperor reached the age of maturity at sixteen. The four ministers in their order of seniority^[7] was Sonin of the Yellow Banner, who apart from being chief minister of the imperial secretariate (Zh: 内务府大臣) was also nominated by Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang to head the regency. The second minister on the list was Suksaha of the White Banner. Originally a trusted deputy of Dorgon, Suksaha was politically astute enough to switched sides immediately after the former regent's death when the court was still dominated by Dorgon's associates. By the time of Shunzhi's death he was one of the Emperor's most trusted courtiers. Then came Ebilun and Oboi, both members of the Bordered Yellow Banner. Emperor Shunzhi's succession plan set a precedence for Qing Dynasty of nominating courtiers who owed their loyalty to the crown to "assist" a young Emperor during the years of minority in running the state. This reflected the bitter taste left by Dorgon's regency. Unfortunately, this system of appointing ministers to oversee the government during an Emperor's minority proved not to be a very stable political device after all^[8]. The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... Smallpox (also known by the Latin names Variola or Variola vera) is a contagious disease unique to humans. ... 1661 (MDCLXI) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... 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The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... The Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Manchu: HiyooÅ¡ungga AmbalinggÅ« GenggiyenÅ¡u HÅ«wanghu; March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), known for the majority of her life under the title Grand Empress Dowager, was the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing... A regent during the early reign of Chinese Emperor Kang Xi who was put to death by Oboi. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... 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Three of the four ministers, Sonin, Ebilun and Oboi were members of the "Two Yellow Banners" (i.e. Yellow Banner and Bordered Yellow Banner) previously under the command of Emperor Shunzhi's elder brother Hooge. Because of the personal and political rivalries between Hooge and Dorgon all three men were persecuted at one time or another during Dorgon's regency for their Banner affiliation. However their loyalty thus proven was also key to their rapid advancement after Dorgon's death. It was a major factor in Emperor Shunzhi's choice of personnel to oversee his son's regency. However Emperor Shunzhi's arrangement heightened the already sensitive relationship between the three members of the Yellow Banners and Suksaha who belonged to the White Banner. Suksaha was a much despised figure at this point not only because he was a member of the White Banner in an imperial court dominated by the two Yellow Banners, but also because he gained Emperor Shunzhi's trust by denouncing his former master Dorgon, an action seen by his colleagues including members of the White Banner as disloyal. Sonin, (?-1667) also known as Soni (Manchu: ; Chinese: 索尼), was a senior regent during Chinese Emperor Kang Xis minority in the Qing Dynasty. ... Ebilun was an assistant minister appointed by the Chinese Emperor Shunzhi for his successor, Emperor Kang Xi during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... Hooge (Manchu: ; Chinese: 豪格; 1609-1648) was the eldest son of Emperor Hong Taiji of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. ... Hooge (Manchu: ; Chinese: 豪格; 1609-1648) was the eldest son of Emperor Hong Taiji of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... A regent during the early reign of Chinese Emperor Kang Xi who was put to death by Oboi. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... A regent during the early reign of Chinese Emperor Kang Xi who was put to death by Oboi. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ...

In the first years of regency, the tension between the two Yellow Banners faction and Suksaha was kept in check by an even handed Sonin and the four ministers managed to maintain a relatively peaceful and efficient working relationship. But the dynamics of the regency began to shift as Sonin's health deteriorated due to old age. As Sonin gradually took more time off on sabbatical, Oboi monopolized decision making by dominating the indecisive Ebilun and worked to sideline Suksaha during policy discussions especially on issues concerning welfare of the Manchu Banners. By 1667 when Sonin realized he hadn't long to live, attempted to restore some balance to the regency and also to neutralize Oboi's rapidly expanding power clique petitioned a request that the fourteen year old Emperor Kangxi assume personal rule ahead of schedule. Thus Emperor Kangxi formerly took over the reins of power in a ceremony on August 25, a month after Sonin's death. This was followed by an official decree technically downgrading the three remaining ministers to the status of "advisers" (Zh: 佐政大臣) while still remaining on their posts. However even with the former authority of office, the young Emperor found it difficult to curb the growing power of Oboi. The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... A regent during the early reign of Chinese Emperor Kang Xi who was put to death by Oboi. ... Sonin, (?-1667) also known as Soni (Manchu: ; Chinese: 索尼), was a senior regent during Chinese Emperor Kang Xis minority in the Qing Dynasty. ... Sonin, (?-1667) also known as Soni (Manchu: ; Chinese: 索尼), was a senior regent during Chinese Emperor Kang Xis minority in the Qing Dynasty. ... Sonin, (?-1667) also known as Soni (Manchu: ; Chinese: 索尼), was a senior regent during Chinese Emperor Kang Xis minority in the Qing Dynasty. ... Ebilun was an assistant minister appointed by the Chinese Emperor Shunzhi for his successor, Emperor Kang Xi during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). ... A regent during the early reign of Chinese Emperor Kang Xi who was put to death by Oboi. ... The Manchu people (Manchu: Manju; Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Mongolian: Манж) are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (todays Northeastern China). ... The Eight Banners (In Manchu: jakÅ«n gÅ«sa, In Chinese: å…«æ—— baqí) were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. ... // Events January 20 - Poland cedes Kyiv, Smolensk, and eastern Ukraine to Russia in the Treaty of Andrusovo that put a final end to the Deluge, and Poland lost its status as a Central European power. ... Sonin, (?-1667) also known as Soni (Manchu: ; Chinese: 索尼), was a senior regent during Chinese Emperor Kang Xis minority in the Qing Dynasty. ... For other uses, see Kangxi (disambiguation) The Kangxi Emperor (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Kang-hsi; May 4, 1654 – December 20, 1722) was an Emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty,[1] and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722. ... For other uses, see Kangxi (disambiguation) The Kangxi Emperor (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Kang-hsi; May 4, 1654 – December 20, 1722) was an Emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty,[1] and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722. ... Sonin, (?-1667) also known as Soni (Manchu: ; Chinese: 索尼), was a senior regent during Chinese Emperor Kang Xis minority in the Qing Dynasty. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... For the volcano in Indonesia, see Emperor of China (volcano). ...

Conflict with Kangxi

Oboi forced the young emperor to execute Suksaha and his family. He controlled Ebilin completely and then finally established a dictatorship.

The Kangxi Emperor took power earlier than expected at age fourteen in 1669. The Emperor suddenly arrested Oboi pronouncing thirty crimes on him. He was sentenced to death but it was reduced to imprisonment in consideration of his achievements. He died in prison.

Oboi was posthumously rehabilitated. The Kangxi Emperor forgave the crime in 1713. The Yongzheng Emperor gave the rank of the first-class duke and the posthumous title Chaowu (超武 "exceedingly martial") but the Qianlong Emperor demoted him to the first-class baron after reviewing his merits and demerits. The Yongzheng Emperor (born Yinzhen 胤禛 December 13, 1678 - October 8, 1735) was the fourth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and the third Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1722 to 1735. ... A duke is a nobleman, historically of highest rank and usually controlling a duchy. ... A posthumous name (諡號/謚號 Pinyin: shì hào; Romaji: shigō/tsuigō; Revised Romanization of Korean: siho) is a honorary name given to royalty in some cultures posthumously, that is, after the persons death. ... The Qianlong Emperor (September 25, 1711–February 7, 1799) was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China. ... Baron is a specific title of nobility or a more generic feudal qualification. ...

Notes

1. ^ Oboi's birthday is historically undocumented, but based on circumstantial evidence historians generally estimate his birth year to be within a few years after 1610.
2. ^ Official Qing Court History, Chronicles Volume 36 - The Chronicles of Oboi (Zh: 《清史稿.列传三十六.鳌拜列传》). Oboi's initial post was a lieutenant (Ma:juwan-i da, Zh: 壮达) in the Banner guard unit (Ma:Bayarai, Zh: 巴牙喇). The Bayarais were hand-picked elite cavalry units within a Manchu Banner army that served both as camp guard and tactical reserve. In battle they were usually tasked with difficult missions independent of the main battle formation.
3. ^ Ka-Do in present day North Korea.
4. ^ The Manchu term "Baturu" was derived from the Mongolian "Bahadur" which translates to mean a warrior, knight or a great hero.
5. ^ Qing History, Chronicles of Shunzhi Vol.1 (Zh: 《清史稿.本紀四.世祖本紀一》) "順治三年十一月己巳,豪格師至南部,時張獻忠列寨西充,鰲拜等兼程進擊,大破之,斬獻忠於陣,復分兵擊餘賊,破一百三十餘營,四川平。"
6. ^ The term English "regent" translates to the Chinese "She-Zheng" (Zh: 摄政) as in the case of Dorgon whereas the four ministers' brief as stated in "Qing Court history, the Chronicles of Emperor Shunzhi" (Zh: 《清太祖实录》) was merely to "assist (the Emperor) in governance" i.e. "Fu-Zheng" (Zh: 辅政)
7. ^ According to the order listed in Emperor Shunzhi's edict.
8. ^ Emperor Xianfeng (Zh: 咸丰) tried the same system again nominating eight ministers to oversee the regency of his son Tongzhi Emperor (Zh: 同治), but they were out-maneuvered by Empress Dowager Cixi (Zh: 慈禧) who took control through a palace putsch.

Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... The Manchu language is a Tungusic language spoken by Manchus in Manchuria; it is the language of the Manchu, though now most Manchus speak Mandarin Chinese and there are fewer than 70 native speakers of Manchu out of a total of nearly 10 million ethnic Manchus. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... The Manchu language is a Tungusic language spoken by Manchus in Manchuria; it is the language of the Manchu, though now most Manchus speak Mandarin Chinese and there are fewer than 70 native speakers of Manchu out of a total of nearly 10 million ethnic Manchus. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Dorgon (多爾袞 duo1 er3 gun3) (November 17, 1612 - December 31, 1650), also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang (和碩睿親王), was a Manchu prince in the early Qing dynasty. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ... Chinese (written) language (pinyin: zhōngw n) written in Chinese characters The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, 华语/華語, or 中文; Pinyin: H nyǔ, Hu yǔ, or Zhōngw n) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ...

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Flag (1890-1912) Anthem Gong Jinou (1911) Territory of Qing China in 1892 Capital Shengjing (1636-1644) Beijing (1644-1912) Language(s) Chinese Manchu Mongolian Government Monarchy Emperor  - 1636-1643 Huang Taiji  - 1908-1912 Xuantong Emperor Prime Minister  - 1911 Yikuang  - 1911-1912 Yuan Shikai History  - Establishment of the Late... For other uses, see Kangxi (disambiguation) The Kangxi Emperor (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Kang-hsi; May 4, 1654 – December 20, 1722) was an Emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty,[1] and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722. ...

External links

• Portrait of Oboi at the Smithsonian Institute Arthur M. Sackler Gallery