The Shunzhi Emperor was the 3rd emperor of the Qing dynasty and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper. Following the death of his father Hong Taiji, he ascended the throne as a child in 1643, with his uncle Dorgon serving as regent and leading the government. In 1644, taking advantage of the collapse of the Ming dynasty, the Qing army entered Beijing, making it the new capital and expanding control over former Ming territories. After Dorgon's death, Shunzhi assumed personal rule, focusing on refining the administrative system, curbing corruption, and employing Han officials. However, the policy mandating the Manchu queue hair style for Han men triggered fierce resistance across the country. Despite persistent resistance from Southern Ming loyalists and Koxinga, the Qing dynasty gradually established its authority throughout China. In 1661, he died of smallpox at the age of 22 and was succeeded by his son, the Kangxi Emperor.

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