Eunuchs in Government (jan 1, 1368 – jan 1, 1398)
Description:
During emperor Hongwu's rule, he placed great trust in eunuchs (castrated males) because he believed they could not start families that would challenge any imperial authority. They were placed in many government roles and were crucial to the development of early Ming administration.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1368
jan 1, 1398
~ 30 years