Why Was the Forbidden City Built?

The Forbidden City was built on the orders of Emperor Yongle. Its purpose was to consolidate his imperial power and protect his own security. Read on to see the story behind it.

Image of China: An attractive pavilion to the side of the Hall

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China: Gate of Supreme Harmony, The Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng), Beijing. The Gate of Supreme Harmony (pinyin: Tàihémén; Manchu: Amba hūwaliyambure duka), is the second major gate at the southern side of

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City

China: The Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), The Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng), Beijing. The Forbidden City, built between 1406 and 1420, served for 500 years (until the end of the imperial era

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Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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