Yongle moved the capital to Beijing primarily to protect against future Mongol invasions. This strategic location allowed for better defense and control over the northern borders of the empire, especially given the historical threats posed by the Mongols.
Why did Yongle move the capital to Beijing?
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to control trade across the Mongol empire
to control trade across the Mongol empire
to strengthen ties with lands outside China
to strengthen ties with lands outside China
to strengthen Ming rule over southern China
to strengthen Ming rule over southern China
to protect against future Mongol invasions
to protect against future Mongol invasions
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