Yongle moved the capital to Beijing primarily to protect against future Mongol invasions. Beijing's location was strategic for defense and allowed for better military positioning against potential threats from the north.
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.
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