The Ming dynasty

1. The Ming dynasty During the ancient time the Chinese empire was of the size of the Europe but unlike the continent it was not divided into different countries and Kingdoms. The whole china was ruled by one power the mighty Ming rulers. The Ming’s with their strategy and strength created one of the mightiest empire of the world. The Ming rule started in the year 1368 when the Yuan dynasty was uprooted from the country after peasant revolt. The leader of this movement Zhu Yuanzhang declared himself the King established a new dynasty that rules the country for almost three centuries. He set the rule of law in the country and helped in removing the chaos that gripped the country in the later years of the Yuan dynasty.

2. The Ming dynasty took over the china and reshaped the policies and law and administration of the country by making it a better place for the people of china. The local administration was tightened and the burden of tax on the people was reduced by the Ming rulers. They also invested in the development of agriculture and trade. The Ming rulers repaired the Grand Canal that was the life line of the agriculture and trade in the country. The rulers of the Ming dynasty also worked for the urbanization of the country and trade. It was the period when the trade links of china with Europe and other countries of the world were established. The foreign trade boomed in this period and the money flowed in china. The Ming rulers also send many expeditions to the other countries of the Indian Ocean. The reign of the Ming dynasty was also important in the field of art and culture. All the forms of art developed in this period and were taken to new heights by the artists. The Ming rulers took a keen in interest in the art and culture and gave royal patronage to the artists. It was the period when the first encyclopedia of the world was written. The most amazing of all monuments the famous Forbidden City was also made in this period where hundreds of artist worked together for 13 years to make the beautiful place for their king. But the most important and famous form of art that marked the Ming dynasty in the history of the world are the blue and white porcelains. The Ming vaseare the another name of the fame and success of the Ming dynasty. Their artistic perfection is unmatchable to anything in the world. The Ming reign was marked with prosperity and development in various fields of art and science. The economy boosted and the life of people was good.