Prince Dodo

ModernGeneralChina1614 — 1649

Manchu prince who conquered southern China.

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Quick Facts

Born

1614

Died

1649

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)78

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score55.4

Prince Dodo — Complete Timeline

1644 AD

Appointment as Prince of YuPolitical Action

Dodo was appointed Prince of Yu by the Shunzhi Emperor for his role in the conquest of Beijing and the pursuit of Li Zicheng. This title elevated him among the Manchu nobility and recognized his military achievements.

Qing DynastyNobilityMilitary Reward

Impact: national

1645 AD

Conquest of NanjingWar

Prince Dodo led Qing forces to capture Nanjing, the southern Ming capital. The city fell after a brief siege, and the Hongguang Emperor was captured. This victory solidified Qing control over the Yangtze River valley and destroyed the first Southern Ming regime.

Qing ConquestSouthern MingMilitary Campaign

Impact: nationaldestructive

Battle of YangzhouWar◆ Major

Dodo's forces besieged Yangzhou, defended by Ming loyalist Shi Kefa. After a week-long siege, the city fell, and Dodo ordered a massacre that killed an estimated 800,000 civilians. This atrocity terrorized the region and broke Ming resistance in the south.

Qing ConquestMassacreMilitary Campaign

Impact: regionaldestructive

Suppression of the Southern Ming courtWar◆ Major

After capturing Nanjing, Dodo pursued and captured the Hongguang Emperor, ending the first Southern Ming regime. He then pacified Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, executing Ming loyalists and consolidating Qing rule in southern China.

Qing ConquestSouthern MingMilitary Campaign

Impact: nationaldestructive