The
Qing conquest of the Ming, also known as the
Ming–Qing transition and as the
Manchu conquest of China, was a period of conflict between the
Qing dynasty, established by
Manchu clan
Aisin Gioro in Manchuria (contemporary
Northeastern China), and the
Ming dynasty of China in the south (various other regional or temporary powers were also associated with events, such as the short-lived
Shun dynasty). Leading up to the Qing conquest, in 1618, Aisin Gioro leader
Nurhaci commissioned a document entitled the
Seven Grievances, which enumerated grievances against the Ming and began to rebel against their domination. Many of the grievances dealt with conflicts against
Yehe, which was a major Manchu clan, and Ming favoritism of Yehe.
Nurhaci's demand that the Ming pay tribute to him to redress the seven grievances was effectively a declaration of war, as the Ming were not willing to pay money to a former tributary. Shortly afterwards, Nurhaci began to force the Ming out of
Liaoning in southern Manchuria.