One incarnation of this city was captured by Prince Dorgon about a month after it became the capital of the Shun Court.
One incarnation of this city was captured by Prince Dorgon about a month after it became the capital of the Shun Court. This modern city, where Matteo Ricci died, now holds the site of the mint that printed chao paper money. This city's old Summer Palace was destroyed under Lord Elgin. Old cities on this modern city's location include Dadu and Jingshi. After the accession of the Yongle Emperor, this city was made the Ming capital. This city's Legation Quarter was attacked by the Boxer rebellion. A man carrying two shopping bags was caught on film in this city in front of a line of tanks. For 10 points, name this city home to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, in northern China.
One incarnation of this city was captured by Prince Dorgon about a month after it became the capital of the Shun Court.
Municipality of Beijing [or Peking; or Beijing Shi] 