Reign of Qianlong (jan 1, 1735 – jan 1, 1796)
Description:
Kangxi's grandson; similar 2 Kangxi in rule; during rule, imperial treasury increased sm that he cancelled tax collections 4xContinued C AA conquests: maintained mil garrisons in E Turkestan + encouraged merchants 2 settle there
Made Vietnam, Burma, + Nepal tributary states
End of reign: paid less attention 2 politics + delegated responsibilities 2 eunuchs; successors continued this practice
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Date:
jan 1, 1735
jan 1, 1796
~ 61 years