Attempt to Reinstitute Monarchy (Manchu Restoration) (jul 1, 1917 – jul 12, 1917)
Description:
- Attempt to restore monarchy in China by General Zhang Xun, whose army seized Beijing and briefly reinstalled the last Emperor of the Qing dynasty, Puyi, to the throne- Only lasted a few days and was quickly reversed by Republican troops
- Small entourage and reviving the Qing monarchy which had been abandoned earlier on Feb 12, 1912
- Capital police soon submitted to the new government
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Date:
jul 1, 1917
jul 12, 1917
~ 11 days