The movement, which began with the military uprising at Wuchang in October 1911, spread rapidly. The revolution resulted in the overthrow of the Manchu-origin Qing Dynasty; the Republic of China was proclaimed in early 1912, and Sun Yat-sen became provisional president. The last emperor, Puyi, abdicated the throne. The revolution ended a dynastic tradition in China spanning more than two thousand years; the country, however, experienced political fragmentation for a long time.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Xinhai Revolution?
- The Xinhai Revolution was a series of uprisings that began in China in 1911 and put an end to the imperial rule that had lasted for centuries.
- When did Xinhai Revolution happen?
- 1911 CE