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Yuan Dynasty's Collapse Causes
- The Mongol Yuan dynasty collapsed due to internal strife and poor central control despite external conquests.
- Provincial warlords acted as mini-states, eroding the empire's unity and accelerating its decline.
Ju Yuan Zhang's Rise and Victory
- Ju Yuan Zhang rose from orphaned beggar to leader of anti-Yuan rebels and captured Nanjing in 1356.
- He defeated rivals in the largest naval battle at Lake Poi Yang, securing his path to found the Ming dynasty.
Founding of the Ming Dynasty
- The Ming dynasty was founded in 1368 by Ju Yuan Zhang, ending nearly a century of Mongol rule.
- Nanjing became the Ming capital, a safe haven attracting talent amid chaos.