Later Jin

Later Jin was a state in Manchuria (East Asia) that lasted from 1616 to 1636 CE, about 20 years. Its people spoke Tungusic languages (Jurchen, Manchu, Evenki).

Nurhaci united the Jurchens, organized them into the Eight Banners and declared war on the Ming in 1618. His son Hong Taiji renamed his people Manchu and the state Qing in 1636.

See Later Jin on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 1616 to 1636 CE
Duration: 20 years
Type: State
Region: Manchuria, East Asia
Language family: Tungusic
Capital: Hetu Ala, later Mukden (Shenyang)

Came from

Jurchen tribes c. 926 to 1616 CE

Became

Qing dynasty 1636 to 1912 CE

Neighbours in East Asia

Ming dynasty 1368 to 1644 CE
Qing dynasty 1636 to 1912 CE
Joseon 1392 to 1897 CE
Edo period (Tokugawa shogunate) 1603 to 1868 CE
Guge kingdom c. 967 to 1630 CE
Ryukyu Kingdom 1429 to 1879 CE
Portuguese Macau 1557 to 1999 CE
Phagmodrupa dynasty 1354 to 1618 CE
Tsangpa dynasty 1565 to 1642 CE
Dutch Formosa 1624 to 1662 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
Ayutthaya Kingdom 1351 to 1767 CE, Southeast Asia

Questions

When did Later Jin exist?

1616 to 1636 CE, about 20 years.

Where was Later Jin?

Manchuria, in East Asia. Its capital was Hetu Ala, later Mukden (Shenyang).

What language did Later Jin speak?

Tungusic. This family includes Jurchen, Manchu, Evenki.

What came before Later Jin?

Jurchen tribes.

What came after Later Jin?

Qing dynasty.