It is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocated the capital to Beijing. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was Nanjing considered to be the biggest city in the world? ANS1 from 1358 to 1425 QSN2 What was the number of people in Nanjing in 1400? ANS2 487,000 QSN3 When did Nanjing cease to be the capital? ANS3 1421 QSN4 Where was the capital moved to? ANS4 Beijing QSN5 Who was the third emperor of the Ming dynasty? ANS5 the Yongle Emperor