The Qin dynasty lost the Mandate of Heaven primarily "through uprisings caused by the harsh policies of Legalism." The dynasty's strict legalist policies, heavy taxation, forced labor, and suppression of dissent led to widespread discontent among the populace, ultimately culminating in rebellions that contributed to its downfall.
How did the Qin dynasty lose the Mandate of Heaven?
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through invasions by nomadic herdsmen the emperor's army couldn't defend against
through invasions by nomadic herdsmen the emperor's army couldn't defend against
through natural disasters the government was unable to cope with
through natural disasters the government was unable to cope with
through famine caused by many years of drought
through famine caused by many years of drought
through uprisings caused by the harsh policies of Legalism
through uprisings caused by the harsh policies of Legalism
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