Nanjing Timeline of Events

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' is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions...

Timeline of Events

1407

4.10.1407

the lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at Nanjing. He is awarded with the title Great Treasure Prince of Dharma.

1853

3.19.1853

The Taiping reform movement occupies and makes Nanjing its capital until 1864.

1856

9.2.1856

The Tianjing Incident takes place in Nanjing, China.

1949

12.8.1949

The capital of the Republic of China is moved from Nanjing to Taipei, Taiwan.