Oboi

ModernGeneralChina1610 — 1669

Manchu regent under the young Kangxi Emperor.

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Quick Facts

Born

1610

Died

1669

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score59.5

Oboi — Complete Timeline

1661 AD

Appointed as one of four regents for Kangxi EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Upon the death of the Shunzhi Emperor, Oboi was appointed as one of four regents for the young Kangxi Emperor. This positioned him as a key power holder in the Qing court during the emperor's minority.

RegencyQing DynastyPower Transition

Impact: national

1667 AD

Consolidated power and purged rival regentsPolitical Action◆ Major

Oboi eliminated his co-regent Suksaha and marginalized others, concentrating authority in his own hands. This power grab created factional strife and weakened the regency council's collective governance.

Power StrugglePurgeFactionalism

Impact: nationaldestructive

1669 AD

Arrested and imprisoned by Kangxi EmperorPolitical Action

The Kangxi Emperor, having reached adulthood, ordered Oboi's arrest on charges of corruption and abuse of power. Oboi was stripped of his titles and imprisoned, ending his regency and restoring imperial authority.

ArrestImperial AuthorityEnd of Regency

Impact: national