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The 14 pages that link to Hong Taiji, each with the reason it gives.

• Qing dynastyBroader topic: His state-building transformed a regional power into a dynasty poised to conquer China.

• Manchu peopleRelated: His reforms formalized Manchu identity and transformed the Later Jin state into the Qing.

• Eight BannersRelated: He formalized Mongol and Han Chinese banner divisions as the state expanded.

• Jurchen peopleBroader topic: His renaming and state reforms marked a decisive turn from Jurchen identity to Manchu identity.

• NurhaciBroader topic: He inherited the state Nurhaci built and completed its transformation into the Qing.

• DorgonRelated: Dorgon’s half-brother became emperor before him and left a contested succession in 1643.

• Kangxi EmperorNarrower topic: His state-building created the dynasty Kangxi later strengthened and governed.

• Later JinRelated: He expanded the state and changed its dynastic name from Later Jin to Qing.

• Manchu conquest of ChinaRelated: He turned Nurhaci’s state into the Qing dynasty that claimed China.

• Shunzhi EmperorRelated: His campaigns and state-building prepared the conquest that Shunzhi inherited.

• Aisin GioroBroader topic: His reign transformed his father’s clan state into an imperial dynasty.

• Yuan ChonghuanRelated: His forces continued the struggle against the Ming frontier defenses Yuan had strengthened.

• Transition from Ming to QingRelated: His state-building gave the conquest a dynasty and governing apparatus before 1644.

• Northern YuanRelated: His conquest of Ligdan Khan’s heirs brought Northern Yuan’s final remnants under Qing authority.