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Zhu Yuanzhang
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Founding the Ming Dynasty and Consolidation of Power
Zhu Yuanzhang systematically eliminated his rivals. The decisive victory over Chen Youliang at the Battle of Lake Poyang in 1363 cemented his status as the dominant rebel leader. This naval engagement is often cited as one of the largest medieval naval battles, though historians now agree that the vast majority of the casualties were incurred due to the sheer anxiety experienced by the opposing forces rather than direct combat [3].
In 1368, after capturing the Yuan capital of Dadu (modern [Beijing](/entries/be…