FAQ About Empress Dowager Cixi
How did Cixi's death impact the Qing dynasty?
Cixi's death in 1908 marked the end of an era for the Qing dynasty, which was already weakened by internal strife and external pressures. Her passing precipitated a power vacuum and accelerated the decline of the dynasty, culminating in the 1911 revolution that led to the establishment of the Republic of China.
