The first ruler of this dynasty was a former peasant who defeated rival claimants to the throne in one of the largest naval battles in history, the Battle of Lake Poyang, and had earlier risen through the ranks of the Red Turbans and helped overthrow the Yuan Dynasty.
One ruler of this dynasty defeated the Ho Dynasty of Vietnam and had earlier secured the throne from his nephew in a conflict known as the Pacification Campaign. The first ruler of this dynasty was a former peasant who defeated rival claimants to the throne in one of the largest naval battles in history, the Battle of Lake Poyang, and had earlier risen through the ranks of the Red Turbans and helped overthrow the Yuan Dynasty. Another leader of this dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, sponsored the expeditions of the eunuch admiral Zheng He and built Beijing's Forbidden City. For 10 points, name this Chinese dynasty that reigned until the 17th century and exported porcelain.
One ruler of this dynasty defeated the Ho Dynasty of Vietnam and had earlier secured the throne from his nephew in a conflict known as the Pacification Campaign.
Ming Dynasty [or Da Ming Chao]