Fourth Rebel Offensive (Jingnan rebellion)

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Was the final offensive of the forces of the prince of Yan against Ming emperor Zhu Yunwen. The emperor was defeated and the prince of Yan took his place.

Chronology

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March 1402: The Rebel Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, reached Bengbu on March 9, 1402.

April 1402: The Yan forces reached the Sui River on April 14.

June 1402: In 1402, during the reign of the Ming Dynasty, the Rebel Prince of Yan led his forces to advance towards Nanjing, the capital city. By June 8, they had reached up to 30 km east of Nanjing, eventually sealing off the city on June 12.

July 1402: On July 13, 1402, Yan forces arrived in Nanjing. The defenders of the city decided to open its gates and surrender without resistance.

July 1402: Zhu Di was crowned at the imperial palace and became emperor as Yongle.

June 1402: On June 1, Yan forces were about to cross the Yangtze River, but met stiff resistance from Sheng Yong.

March 1402: Yan forces passed Suzhou.