Are there any groups other than the Manchu that could've defeated the Ming dynasty in the 17th century and conquered China?
Who else could conquer China in the 17th century?
- Thread starter Mort the Reaper
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The Mongols, particularly the Oirat Dzunghars (western Mongols) have better chances to conquer China in the 17th Century, out of other groups aside from Manchu. That is if they're unified enough to take on weakened China under a strong and dynamic leader.
Koprulu Mustafa Pasha
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Only the Oirats. That is if they have a leader that can unite them.
They qing relied a lot on Han willing to fight for them, the oirat might have a harder time doing so.