Hong Taiji, Emperor (Qing Dynasty) : All Data
Hong Taiji was the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty, ruling from 1626 to 1643. He expanded the empire's territory by conquering the Ming Dynasty and establishing the Qing Dynasty as the ruling power in China. During his reign, Hong Taiji led the Qing forces in several significant wars, including the Battle of Ningyuan in 1626, the Battle of Dalinghe in 1631, and the Battle of Songjin in 1636. These military campaigns solidified Qing control over Manchuria and laid the foundation for the subsequent conquest of China.