Why did Yongle move the capital to Beijing?

Question

A.
to control trade across the Mongol empire

B.
to strengthen ties with lands outside China

C.
to strengthen Ming rule over southern China

D.
to protect against future Mongol invasions

Answer 1

D. to protect against future Mongol invasions

Yongle moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing primarily to enhance the security of the Ming dynasty against potential threats from the Mongols to the north. Beijing's strategic location allowed for better defense and control over the northern frontier.